[Gaysians] is—more than anything, perhaps—a story about how the family we’re born into may compel us to create a chosen family, and how our own experiences might inspire us to expand our circle of care . . . A tender and compelling coming-of-age story.”—Kirkus (starred review)
Praise for Gaysians:
“I've been hunting for books like this my whole life; this story broke my heart and healed it."—Maia Kobabe, author of Gender Queer
“Curato’s wrenching and fascinating saga carries this quartet through affections, betrayals, careers, and simply staying alive amid threats of anti-gay and anti-immigrant violence.”—Library Journal (starred review)
“Gaysians is a beautiful prism of queer Asian/Asian American experience, grounding and groundbreaking. You’ll feel seen, called out, held, beloved. I laughed, I cried, I healed a little or a lot—but I’ll never forget what this book showed me.”
—Alexander Chee, author of How to Write an Autobiographical Novel
“This warmhearted tale of found family will charm and entertain readers, some of whom might want to keep a box of Kleenex handy.” —Publishers Weekly
“A savory feast of heartbreak and joy that proves the old adage that the more specific something is, the more universal it can be. Life is in the details, and Mike Curato is a master at rendering them with life-affirming beauty.”
—Steven Rowley, author of The Guncle
“A brilliant and beautifully drawn celebration of family and belonging—the perfect book to peruse when you need a boost of pride.”—Bookpage
“This graphic novel is a call for empathy and understanding, through the laughter and tears.”—Abraham Chang, author of 888 Love and the Divine Burden of Numbers
“Gorgeous art brings each character to life with their emotional struggles achingly conveyed through posture and expression.”
—Booklist
“Children's author/illustrator Mike Curato's adult debut is a gorgeously vulnerable graphic novel about the joys and challenges of finding family among Seattle's gay Asians.”—Shelf Awareness
Praise for Flamer:
"This is a story that will be read and reread, and for some, it will be the defining book of their adolescence."—Kirkus (starred review)
"This book will save lives."—Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author of National Book Award Finalist Hey, Kiddo
"Masterfully nuanced and stunningly told, this is visual storytelling at its finest."—Booklist (starred review)
“Mike Curato knows [boys] like Judy Blume knows a teenaged girl, and that's quite a bit.”—NPR
"An essential book that shows readers that they are never alone in their struggles."—School Library Journal (starred review)
"Powerful . . . Gaysians, which is Flamer author Mike Curato’s first graphic novel for adults, doesn’t shy away from violence, racism and transphobia, outside the community or within it. The story, about a group of young Asian Americans living in Seattle in 2003, is [a] reassuring focus on friendship and found family." —Washington Post
"[Gaysians] is the book I can’t stop talking about . . . [Mike Curato] captures the experience of finding your queer group of friends better than any other depiction I have ever read. It’s so incredibly nuanced, but also so relatable to anybody who had that moment of moving to the city and finding your people. The visuals are also so extraordinary."—David Levithan, B&N Reads
From the acclaimed author of the young adult graphic novel Flamer comes a heartwarming story following four gay Asians navigating love, identity, and friendship-a celebration of queer chosen family.¿
When AJ moves to Seattle in the early aughts, he's ready to reinvent himself as a gay Asian man-but his dreams hit reality fast with no friends, no job, and an apartment so far out, “not even lesbians live there.” Then a spilled drink at a bar introduces him to K, a glamorous drag queen; John, a shy gamer; and Steven, a reckless flirt. AJ's “Boy Luck Club” helps him find love, pride, and belonging-until a brutal attack tests everything they know about friendship and family.
Meticulously observed, Gaysians is a fierce, funny, and tender story of queer resilience and self-discovery.
“I've been hunting for books like this my whole life; this story broke my heart and healed it.”-Maia Kobabe, author of Gender Queer
From the acclaimed author of the young adult graphic novel Flamer comes a heartwarming story following four gay Asians navigating love, identity, and friendship-a celebration of queer chosen family.¿
When AJ moves to Seattle in the early aughts, he's ready to reinvent himself as a gay Asian man-but his dreams hit reality fast with no friends, no job, and an apartment so far out, “not even lesbians live there.” Then a spilled drink at a bar introduces him to K, a glamorous drag queen; John, a shy gamer; and Steven, a reckless flirt. AJ's “Boy Luck Club” helps him find love, pride, and belonging-until a brutal attack tests everything they know about friendship and family.
Meticulously observed, Gaysians is a fierce, funny, and tender story of queer resilience and self-discovery.
“I've been hunting for books like this my whole life; this story broke my heart and healed it.”-Maia Kobabe, author of Gender Queer
Editorial Reviews
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940191301334 |
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| Publisher: | Hachette Audio |
| Publication date: | 06/03/2025 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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