The One Who's Gonna See You Through by John Steven WelchA stirring reflection on Black LGBT life, The One Who’s Gonna See You Through by John Steven Welch is a tender and trope-defying portrait of resilience in an unconventional life. GJ’s coming-of-age story defies society’s unfair expectations, suffering through the inherent abuses of existence in the minority, by way of his upbringing, sexuality, and the color of his skin, but confronting and overcoming these obstacles. What carries readers through this emotional kaleidoscope is Welch’s consistent and compelling prose, which fearlessly illuminates the systemic prejudice GJ must overcome, but also proudly shines on GJ’s tangible and psychological victories. The character’s first-person perspective adds a visceral layer to his story, as well as rare transparency to the complex figure at the heart of this eye-opening novel.