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The Diary of a Sugarbaby is a dystopian drama by J.Q. Gagliastro. In the near future, the United States no longer functions as a liberal democracy. Instead, it's a totalitarian dystopia where the land is known as the Divided, split into factions of the Elders and the Minors. After the passing of a horrifying bill, the Elders have acquired full privilege over the Minors and their bodies. Dime was just sixteen when his father threw him out of the house for being queer. Weighed down by debt and homelessness, Dime is forced to sell his body as a 'sugarbaby.' However, life soon takes an even darker turn for Dime after the ratification of the bill. Now, he has one chance to find sanctuary after witnessing many loved ones perish under the ruthless regime. Will he succeed?
Tragic and heartbreaking, The Diary of a Sugarbaby is a coming-of-age story unlike any other. Written in the style of an autobiographical memoir, J.Q. Gagliastro's dystopian tale pulls no punches. The narrative is unflinchingly raw and relentlessly bleak, showcasing the extreme lengths a bigoted authoritarian regime will go to oppress those they consider beneath them. This is a theme-driven tale that sheds light on some very real-world issues we, as a society, face today. Dime's story is emotionally devastating. However, despite the darker elements of the plot, the book ends on an optimistic note that offers hope. Overall, this isn't everyone's cup of tea. But if you like dystopian fiction that is thematically rich and focuses on societal issues, The Diary of a Sugarbaby is just the book for you.
