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Crosshairs

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Written by: Catherine Hernandez
Narrated by: Catherine Hernandez
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The author of the acclaimed novel Scarborough weaves an unforgettable and timely dystopian tale about a near future where a queer Black performer and his allies join forces to rise up when an oppressive regime gathers those deemed “Other” into concentration camps.

Set in a terrifyingly familiar near future, with massive floods leading to rampant homelessness and devastation, a government-sanctioned regime called The Boots seizes the opportunity to round up communities of color, the disabled, and the LGBTQ+ into labor camps.

In the shadows, a new hero emerges. After he loses his livelihood as a drag queen and the love of his life, Kay joins the resistance alongside Bahadur, a transmasculine refugee, and Firuzeh, a headstrong social worker. Guiding them in the use of weapons and close-quarters combat is Beck, a rogue army officer, who helps them plan an uprising at a major televised international event.

With her signature “raw yet beautiful, disturbing yet hopeful” (Booklist) prose, Catherine Hernandez creates a vision of the future that is all the more frightening because it is very possible. A cautionary tale filled with fierce and vibrant characters, Crosshairs explores the universal desire to thrive, love, and be loved for being your true self.

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This book was amazing. It wasn't always an easy listen and I found myself arguing with the author in my head, but the characters and plot were incredibly compelling.
I normally think authors shouldn't narrate their own stories, but this one is an exception. Very talented narrator as well as author.
Definitely recommend this powerful story to everyone.

Felt all the feelings

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Anyone saying this book is terrible is likely suffering from White Fragility.
This is a must read/listen for White people, like me, especially during times like this when ‘freedom convoys’ are allowed to carry on for weeks without any repercussions.
This book was beautifully narrated by the author and the characters were well created.
I really hope we never have to deal with events similar to what is in this book, but this has helped me learn how to become a better ally regardless.

A must read/listen

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DNR'd audio book because I didn't like the narrator but story was just ok and just for me.

performance was lacking

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Narrator was fantastic. Really put emotion into every sentence. Very relevant themes of racism and discrimination

Must read!

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Crosshairs is a cautionary tale of alt right takeover in a not too distant future dystopian Canada. The Others, comprised of non-white and 2SLGBTQI individuals, are being eliminated from society. Their rights and freedoms are stolen, along with their legal documents and access to finances. Those who are unable to run and hide are subjected to forced labour camps for the benefit of the elite; comprised of white, cis, straight individuals. Those who have fought tooth and nail for their right to exist in society will not go peaceably into the night. Knocked down and stripped of their human dignity by The Boots, they rise to resist their oppressors, with the support of a few allies.

A cautionary tale of alt right takeover

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