Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle

First Line:

"You’ve got no shadow," Martina informs me, gazing down at my feet and then shifting her eyes back up to mine.

Summary:

Neverton, Montana is a cozy and good community.

Home to the "most effective" conversion camp for members of the gay community.

Until all hell breaks loose.

My Review: NO SPOILERS

Wasn’t sure what to expect with this one, but it exceeded my expectations!

LET THE GAYS BE FREE!

Although you immediately get what the book's major theme is about in the first few pages, the way it unfolds is insanely good! There was a lot more representation and emotion in this one than I originally thought, and it really added to the story. As part of the LGBTQIA+ community, I thought it was great!

This book really emphasizes trauma and hope in a way that was easy to understand and enjoyable to read. I can’t say much else without spoiling, but I WILL say it was well worth it!

Rating:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My Favorite Quote(s):

It’s all part of the performance, a temporary ringmaster gathering as many eyes as possible before rushing to the edge and hurling themselves over.

I was a cog in a terrible machine for years, and now I’m honored to be the monkey wrench dismantling it.

Rose 11:4. Let there be Rose.

Page Count

246 Pages

Date Finished:

May 26th 2026

Book Genre:

Horror, Queer, LGBT, Fiction, Audiobook, Thriller, Adult, Fantasy, Lesbian, Contemporary