Description: Long nights, empty stomachs, and impulsive cravings haunt these stories. A college grad reunites with a high-school crush when invited to his bachelor party, a lonely cat-sitter wreaks havoc on his friends' apartment, happy-hour french fries leave more than grease on lips and fingers, and, squeezed into a diner booth, one man eats past his limit for the sake of friendship. Exploring the lives of bisexual and gay Puerto Rican men, these fifteen stories show a vulnerable, intimate world of yearning and desire. The stars of these narratives linger between living their truest selves and remaining in the wings, embarking on a journey of self-discovery to satisfy their hunger for companionship and belonging.
Brief description: Christopher Gonzalez is a co-fiction editor of Barrelhouse Magazine. His writing has appeared in The Nation, Catapult, The Millions, Best Small Fictions 2019, and elsewhere. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Review Quotes:
"Does such an excellent job showing readers tender, kind, humorous, and vulnerable moments within these fifteen stories, depicting emotions that aren't often witnessed."
-- "Real Simple"