The Culling - A YA LGBT Dystopian novel

This will probably be a short post because I haven't started reading the book, but I figured it would be worth mentioning (I don't know if there's a novel thread).

So, I had gone to Barnes and Noble this afternoon with my father and his girlfriend and was left to wander the store by myself. I went into the Teen section, as per usual; I generally enjoy YA fiction for some reason, minus the really common placed supernatural romances that seem to be filling the shelves. BUT, when you find an interesting story, it's usually pretty darn good.

I'd been browsing the shelves and came across a novel called The Culling by Steven Dos Santos. The first paragraph read like a normal dystopian novel, evil government and death and violence, a la Battle Royal and The Hunger Games. Then I hit the second paragraph and was rather surprised. The main character, Lucky (Lucian) falls for a guy named Digory. I actually had to do a double take, because to be honest I almost never see YA LGBT fiction in book stores, especially Dystopian. I know YA LGBT books exist (books like Keeping You a Secret and Will Grayson, Will Grayson come to mind). But Dystopian and LGBT blended together? Never.

Of course, that was not the only reason I picked up the book (I love Dystopian/Post Apocalyptic fiction as it is), but it was a factor; to me, it seems like a really rare find. I would also be very interested in a YA Lesbian (and others) Dystopian or Post-Apocalyptic novel, it'd be interesting to see how different kinds of same-sex, genderqueer, etc., partners would operate in this kind of setting.

I'll definitley post or give a review once I've finished it. Have any of you guys read it? and if so, how was it?

 

Well, glad to know I wouldn't be the only person interested in LGBT Dystopians (nor the only person who would like write one) I actually had a dream involving girls who were in love prior to a zombie outbreak, but then one of the girls somehow got injured and suffered moderate brain damage as the outbreak happened. Then more details that I came up while in the realm of consciousness.

Looking forward to reading this one though, once I finish my dreaded summer homework. :dry:

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Also, thanks to whoever moved the thread to the entertainment section. I do apologize, I had a derp moment and posted it in the wrong section. x_x

 

Honestly? I almost got this book. It looked interesting.

But Barnes and Noble only had hardcover copies and I didn't want to spend TOO much in one sitting.

Wasn't aware of the gay main character, either I misread the back or it's interlaced within the story and I'd have to read it to see it. But I liked the concept, I'll probably see if I can get a paperback book after school starts.