Dream Boy

Set in the mid-century rural South, this audiobook follows Nathan, a boy accustomed to isolation due to his abusive father and neglectful mother, as he seeks companionship and understanding. When he befriends Roy, an older boy with a girlfriend, their covert relationship blossoms amidst the backdrop of societal constraints and personal turmoil. As tensions rise and Nathan's father suspects their bond is more than friendship, Nathan is forced to confront the dangers of his reality and ultimately reshape his future. Through lyrical prose, the narrative delves into themes of love, violence, trauma, and the quest for acceptance.