White, Andrew Joseph - Hell Followed With Us

In the aftermath of an apocalyptic event that has decimated the world, sixteen-year-old trans boy Benji finds himself on the run from the cult that raised him, the fundamentalist sect responsible for unleashing Armageddon. Desperate to escape the cult and the bioweapon they have infected him with, Benji seeks refuge at the local LGBTQ+ Center, affectionately known as the ALC.

At the ALC, Benji meets Nick, the group's enigmatic leader, a gorgeous, autistic, and deadly shot. Nick knows Benji's darkest secret: the cult's bioweapon is mutating him into a monster that could potentially wipe out humanity. Despite the danger Benji poses, Nick offers him shelter among his ragtag group of queer teens, on one condition: Benji must harness his monstrous power to protect the ALC from the cult's relentless pursuit.

As Benji struggles to control his transformation and navigate the complex dynamics of the ALC, he uncovers Nick's hidden agenda, secrets that threaten to shatter the fragile trust they have built. Trapped between his own monstrous nature and the growing threat of the cult, Benji must confront his true self and decide which path he will take: embrace the monster within or succumb to the forces that seek to destroy him.

Blurb:

Delve into a world of post-apocalyptic horror and self-discovery as sixteen-year-old Benji grapples with his identity, his monstrous transformation, and the looming threat of a fundamentalist cult. "Hell Followed with Us" is a captivating tale of survival, acceptance, and the power of found family, perfect for fans of Gideon the Ninth and Annihilation.

LGBT Themes:

• Trans protagonist
• Queer representation
• LGBTQ+ themes
• Identity exploration
• Coming-of-age story

Relevant Tags:

• Young Adult Fiction, Horror, Post-Apocalyptic, Trans, Queer, LGBTQ+, Identity, Coming-of-age, Found family, Cult, Apocalypse, Mutation

Title: Hell Followed with Us

Author: Andrew Joseph White

Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Horror, Post-Apocalyptic

Pages: 352

Publisher: Holiday House

Release Date: June 7, 2022

Weight: 368 grams

Size: 14.5 x 22.4 cm