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About The Diary of a Sugarbaby
“I was a sugarbaby, I admit. I am not proud of it, though others seem to sensationalize the lifestyle. They see glitz and glamor, never food or a place to sleep. Film and literature have only shown one side of a sugarbaby’s life. They villainize us and make us out to be either sluts or golddiggers or airheads. And well, they’re right. I am no saint. I am a whore—a selfish, greedy, ageist whore who is worth nothing except in bed. Life was no fairytale as a sugarbaby. But it was one grotesque, unlawful act after another. Yet somehow, that life pales in comparison to my life as a Minor. While sugaring and Minority have similarities, no one could’ve prepared me for what the Divided did to us.”
In J. Q. Gagliastro’s dystopian future, the aging patriarchy and rising hate crimes have led to a mass genocide of queer Americans. Oppression has killed what was left of the United and sired what has now become the Divided, a world where human trafficking is legal, the youth are sexualized, and heteronormativity is enforced. Dime—a former sugarbaby—chronicles his experiences as the nation around him embraces gerontocracy, and he himself becomes the property of an Elder. Deprived of his freedoms, his family, and even music, Dime clings to his memories all the while grappling with the concepts of family, home, and depth in love. A scathing satire, a cautionary tale, and a reflection of its time!
Praise & Accolades
NYC'S QUEER BOOK CLUB 2024 ANNIVERSARY READ
#1 BESTSELLER IN LGBTQ+ FICTION
#2 BESTSELLER IN DYSTOPIAN FICTION
SHORTLISTED FOR THE QUEER STUDIES PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA AND UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
2023 FINALIST IN THE WISHING SHELF BOOK AWARDS IN ADULT FICTION
"A great first novel destined to become a classic." ~ Jose Carrasquillo (five-starred review)
"Gagliastro managed to take many modern fears and roll them together with more positive ideals, creating a complex web of realistic frankness, pessimistic anticipation, and optimistic determination... A dark satirical work of sci-fi!" ~ The BookLife Prize
"If you like dystopian fiction that is thematically rich and focuses on societal issues, The Diary of a Sugarbaby is just the book for you!" ~ Readers' Favorite (five-starred review)
"Razor sharp, timely, and written with a great deal of thought… A frightening novel about an unthinkable future!" ~ Kirkus Reviews
“[An] incisive satire of homophobia… This provocative novel is not for the faint of heart.” ~ Publishers Weekly
"The Diary of a Sugarbaby is The Handmaid's Tale on steroids. Captivating and graphic." ~ Manhattan Book Review
"Gruesome… Employing short chapters and much suspense, the book powerfully critiques homophobia, misogyny, and sex-shaming, as well as societies that force young, struggling people into sex work." ~ BlueInk Review
"A poignant epistolary novel... a deeply touching and thought-provoking reading experience." ~ IndieReader
If you live outside the US and wish to order a product/s from us, please email contact@jqgagliastro.com with the product name/s in the subject line, and we will work directly with you to find the easiest, safest, and least expensive way to ship the product/s to you! We do not want you to have to break your bank just because international trade is so egregious.Matte finishPublished: November 3rd, 2023Language: EnglishPaperback: 290 pagesISBN-13: 979-8218254834Item Weight: 11.7 ouncesDimensions: 5 x 0.73 x 8 inches
