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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book surprised me. In no way did I expect to get as attached to the characters as I did. Despite a slow start, I was completely enrapt by the end.
The first time I read this book I read it for the cult storyline. I remember my key take aways being female friendship and found family. I quickly learned in my second reading that it is so much more than that.
In the town of peaches drought has taken over what once was a haven for lush crops. Lacey May lives there with her alcoholic mother desperately following a charismatic cult leader looking for answers. There is no reason for doubt or distrust of their leader, but then one day Lacey May’s life shifts forever. Running away with a man she barely knows her mother leaves Lacy May alone and shattered. We quickly learn what the leaders true intentions for the town of peaches really is and Lacey May sets out determined to find her mother. No matter the cost.
Godshot is a feminist tale going all the way back to the original sin in its messaging. This book turns men’s desires on its head, proving that women can yearn all on their own and for themselves. Men aren’t needed. Girlhood and womanhood are put on display in a way both for and against the patriarchy. We learn how women put on an armor of beauty for protection and how that protection often backfires.
We learn how girls and women become so resilient. It displays the mother daughter relationship on such an intimate level that isn’t often portrayed in media. It shows the harm of trauma cycles and what happens when they’re not broken. It shows what happens when family is complaint in abuse. We see what happens when one has to mother themselves in order to heal. And what exactly motherhood is.
Godshot is a story about class and privilege. Showing us how poverty life is in food, beverage, education and healthcare.
All of that to say, it’s so much more than just a book about a cult and female friendship and me and my mommy issues are so happy it exists. Thank you @chelseabieker
In the town of peaches drought has taken over what once was a haven for lush crops. Lacey May lives there with her alcoholic mother desperately following a charismatic cult leader looking for answers. There is no reason for doubt or distrust of their leader, but then one day Lacey May’s life shifts forever. Running away with a man she barely knows her mother leaves Lacy May alone and shattered. We quickly learn what the leaders true intentions for the town of peaches really is and Lacey May sets out determined to find her mother. No matter the cost.
Godshot is a feminist tale going all the way back to the original sin in its messaging. This book turns men’s desires on its head, proving that women can yearn all on their own and for themselves. Men aren’t needed. Girlhood and womanhood are put on display in a way both for and against the patriarchy. We learn how women put on an armor of beauty for protection and how that protection often backfires.
We learn how girls and women become so resilient. It displays the mother daughter relationship on such an intimate level that isn’t often portrayed in media. It shows the harm of trauma cycles and what happens when they’re not broken. It shows what happens when family is complaint in abuse. We see what happens when one has to mother themselves in order to heal. And what exactly motherhood is.
Godshot is a story about class and privilege. Showing us how poverty life is in food, beverage, education and healthcare.
All of that to say, it’s so much more than just a book about a cult and female friendship and me and my mommy issues are so happy it exists. Thank you @chelseabieker
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
A certain type of man is an expert at dividing girl from mother, girl from girl, girl from herself. Yet still, in the end, he’s a crumpled up fearful little bug on the ground. That same man can ruin your life and still, in the end, your life is your own and has nothing to do with him.
This book was not really about what you expect it to be about. It’s not about the preacher or the church or the drought. It’s about being a girl and then a woman— sometimes too soon. Lacey fights for her life when no one else will and she does it with gnashing teeth. I love her for this.
This book was not really about what you expect it to be about. It’s not about the preacher or the church or the drought. It’s about being a girl and then a woman— sometimes too soon. Lacey fights for her life when no one else will and she does it with gnashing teeth. I love her for this.
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Honestly I just couldn't finish it but I wanted it off my currently reading list.
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
to be a woman is to know the ethereal ache for our mother, and then becoming her to our own horror and delight.
or perhaps becoming our utopian version of Her.
or perhaps becoming our utopian version of Her.
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I receive this book in February as a blind date with a book. I thought, as someone with mommy issues and religious trauma, this had to be right up my alley. At first I wasn't really into it, but towards the end I became emotionally invested and upped my star rating from 2.5 to 3 stars. This book definitely was not at all what I thought it was going to be.
I hope there is another book on this. It was really interesting and from the point of view of a young teenager who basically only knew one way of life. I had a feeling about what was going to happen but lots of surprises in between and at the end. I really don't do religion so I wasn't sure I would enjoy this book very much but I was wrong. It was worth the read.