“people do live like us. they find ways. with a little money and discretion.” 

a lyrical tale exploring the fictional lives of a charming group of queer people in the midst of the second world war (more as a backdrop and less as protagonist but still, obviously a catalyst for many tragedies within the book). 

i could really tell the author pondered over all the words and chose them carefully, beautifully. the characters felt fleshed out, each having their own inner dialogues, voices, secrets and trauma (i suggest checking trigger warnings because there are some depictions of s. assault). the definition of found family!! reading this was truly a pleasure and it felt like hitchman was offering me gifts all throughout the process. highly recommend!