Crystal's House of Queers

The heady mix of teenaged desire confusion and conviction are convincing. This story of found family brims with high drama. -PUBLISHERS WEEKLYGOLD Medal Literary TitanBRONZE Medal Readers Favorite International Book Award-LGBTQ Fiction Three senior girls in rural Alaska escape their abusive pasts by raising their dyke flag for themselves and their community.Crystal Rose woke up at three in the morning today drenched in sweat and breathless after another sex dream with Haley Carson. Later at school in the tiny town of Clear Alaska Crystal saves Haley from an assault by her abusive boyfriend.The two girls renew a love started years ago that had to stay hidden until now. But with Crystals grandparents in the hospital with Covid and the possibility of her drug addict parents returning from a 14-year absence Crystal needs Haley as much as she needs Crystal.They connect with Payton Reed a gun-toting artist who helps them feel proud to be gay and willing to stand up to anyone. Together they struggle to make Crystals house safe for those who are hated for their love.