However, showing by example in enjoyable romantic novels like this will maybe help, and reduce the concern often displayed in a currently heteronormative society. It is sad that lovers and their stories should have to be explained. Documenting Light shows that love is between people and that queer people are not to be feared. I think readers are the same and they avoid novels, even romantic ones where they do not understand the protagonists. Generally, people react badly to what they don’t understand. Grayson has an accepting brother with two little girls who love Uncle Grayson, and Wyatt’s sister and Mother know they are attracted to men, but not that they are genderqueer / nonbinary. The plot is set against the backdrop of family and financial worries, but together, Wyatt and Grayson face both with tenderness and love. There is something so intimate about the bond between Wyatt and Grayson that made me feel grateful to be allowed into their world for a while.
Mutual interest in the lives behind the photo binds the two closer, as they begin a relationship which allows them to be themselves. During an emotional conversation Wyatt asks that Grayson uses the gender neutral pronouns – they/their/them – as I shall from now on, where relevant, in this review. However, history is his joy and despite being disowned by most of his family when he transitioned, he strives to keep his skills and love for history alive.Īfter a slightly disastrous first date, mainly due to Wyatt’s awkward behaviour, Wyatt decides to try again and makes the big decision to explain by coming out for the first time as genderqueer, to Grayson. Grayson works part-time in a deli and part-time at the historical society, as neither job is well paid.
Help comes in the form of Grayson, a trans man and very well qualified historical researcher. He approaches the local historical society to see if they can shed light on the photo and those pictured. There is a nervousness about their expressions and the candid nature of the portrait calls to Wyatt. This photo is obviously old and pictures two men sitting either side of a table. While at the farm, Wyatt finds a photo hidden between the ceiling beams and insulation.
They hope it will be easier for her there than at the large family farm. Wyatt’s mother is in failing health due to Alzheimer’s, so he, his sister and her fiancé are moving her into an apartment. This is a sweet, gentle romance and in my opinion an important book.
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