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Synopsis
"Gary and Rickey grew up in the Lower Ninth Ward, products of New Orleans as surely as Community Coffee or the Superdome. Friends since childhood, they become lovers at age 16 and must deal with the realities of being gay in a hardscrabble neighborhood, a traditional Catholic family, and the restaurant kitchens where they've begun to work."--Jacket.
The Value of X: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult novel contains sexual content between male characters, strong language typical of restaurant kitchens, and themes of dealing with homophobia in a traditional Catholic family and working-class neighborhood.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, steamy sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include homophobia and class struggle.
Who'll love this
Adult readers will connect with this authentic portrayal of growing up gay in New Orleans and finding your path in the culinary world.