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challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Please please please check the trigger/content warnings before deciding to read this.
Oof. This was full of religious trauma, which I was not expecting at all based on the blurb. I’m glad I don’t have too much baggage when it comes to religion because this book could have stirred up so many more feelings than it did.
The ending seemed weird considering the first 75-85% of the book. The main character’s disappearance nor any of the flashbacks had anything to do with the ending whatsoever. I would almost think the ending belonged to a different book if not for the character names being the same.
I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
Oof. This was full of religious trauma, which I was not expecting at all based on the blurb. I’m glad I don’t have too much baggage when it comes to religion because this book could have stirred up so many more feelings than it did.
The ending seemed weird considering the first 75-85% of the book. The main character’s disappearance nor any of the flashbacks had anything to do with the ending whatsoever. I would almost think the ending belonged to a different book if not for the character names being the same.
I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Religious bigotry, Physical abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Death and Murder
Minor: Death of parent, Pedophilia, Infidelity, Stalking, Pregnancy, and Vomit
Be cautious if you have any sort of religious trauma
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