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Reviewed by Tanya Kays for Readers' Favorite
In Sicko, Avril Grady tells the story of Jamie Katz, a queer man working as a scriptwriter for an adult film studio. Jamie’s life is complicated—he’s still intertwined with Paul, his twice-ex-husband who is also his boss and secret lover, and their repeated breakups and betrayals keep pulling him back into their drama. Jamie struggles with work, friendships, and mentoring a younger performer, while sabotaging his life. Things take a sharp turn when Paul is found dead, and Jamie becomes the main focus of the police investigation. He has to deal with the police, public embarrassment, and sorting through years of regrets and impulsive decisions. The story alternates between what Jamie is dealing with now and his past, allowing you to see how his earlier decisions continue to shape his life. His story is chaotic, funny, sad, and tense all at once. Ultimately, will he be able to work through his past and find some stability, or will the complications of his life finally catch up with him?
Sicko by Avril Grady is a humorous murder mystery that delves into the main character's personal life: a life full of mistakes, contradictions, and complicated human relationships. I connected with how honest Jamie is. He makes reckless, self-sabotaging choices, but the author never pretends he is perfect, which makes his character come across as genuine. I also realized how creatively Grady blends the police investigation with regular studio scenes, keeping the tension going while exploring Jamie’s quirks and relationships. For me, the funniest moments came from the chaos in the studio, and the most revealing moments were when Jamie reflects on his own patterns. I was left reflecting on how hard it can be to live with yourself, but also how humor can sometimes make the chaos worth navigating.
