5 stars for River Trash by L.A. Fields and Lethe Press #gayromance #gayfiction #fiction #bookreview
- N. N. Light
- Jun 23
- 2 min read
Title: River Trash
Author: L.A. Fields
Genre: Gay Romance
Book Blurb:
Singer-songwriter Whitney Thorn is a 50-year-old recovered crystal meth addict and the well-known son of country music royalty. Struggling comedian and former nurse Graham Morrow is down and out at 35, living back home with his mother. They meet at an unauthorized, socially distanced show in a Louisiana field and take a chance on shacking up together.
At first, their bubble is untouched by tragedy. They create art at leisure and explore each other with curiosity and wonder. Friends from Whitney’s checkered past check in with him regularly, worried he could relapse. Graham watches his mother, aunt, and cousin Sage struggle in isolation while he escapes into Whitney’s world.
But with hurricanes ravaging other parts of the South and death tolls rising due to COVID-19, eventually trouble finds them. An unexpected surgery poses a serious risk. The presence of pain meds strains sobriety. Hospitalizations end in sudden losses. Homes are lost and must be rebuilt.
River Trash is a slice of Americana, a love story, and a bottle novel that takes place mainly indoors. Two men seek to know one another while a chaotic world swirls around them.
My Review:
An incredibly timely book for today. It seems a great part of the world is being reflective about five years ago. This book fits in so well with its look at the uncertain days of global upheaval in 2020.
You find two souls on the road of life. Neither is where they thought they would be and neither sees a clear path to any sort of successful future. The pandemic has an impact on a relationship. For many, this period led to changes in relationships. Some were torn asunder, some found strength in numbers and thrived. Some started because many were, in fact, lonely at this time.
The detailed plot description puts the reader front and center in the Bayou area and you can really feel the atmosphere. Each major character is believable and likable. You almost are urging these two to get together. It seems like this is their last chance for a bit of happiness.
Many new relationships had to take on the world five years ago with a brave face. Some crashed and burned as they were formed when the world was out of sorts. Some excelled and soared as the world returned to normal quickly. What happens in this incredibly detailed romance for this couple, you must read this book to find out. It will be worth your effort.
My Rating: 5 stars
Buy it Now:
Sale price at the publisher
Author Biography:
L.A. Fields is the author of The Disorder Series (Rebel Satori Press), the Lambda Literary Award finalists My Dear Watson and Homo Superiors (Lethe Press), as well as works of scholarship, short fiction, and erotica.
She has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, a day job, and a calico cat.
Social Media Links:
Website https://lafields.webflow.io/
Reviewed by: Mr. N
