Reviews

The Cult by Penelope Sky

Only show reviews with written explanations

thewitchykitty's review

Go to review page

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Content Warnings

devansbooklife's review against another edition

Go to review page

3.0

Warning spoilers ahead:

This is a bit iffy for me. It is a bit creepy, but it got really slow at some points. Short synopsis Constance gets kidnapped by a cult. They are seriously deranged and believe they are demons, and she, along with other women, are angels who can forgive their sins. While she is held hostage she begins caring for and protecting a child who was also kidnapped. That child's father is in a dark organization that eventually comes to get his daughter back. He also saves Constance. They develop a type of relationship. Constance knows her demon hasn't forgotten her amd so she clings to Benton, the child's father. It ends in a bit of a cliffhanger.

I just felt very unconnected to every character. It was hard to feel much about anyone other than Claire. I will read book 2.

thegingerpire's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

hyperashley's review against another edition

Go to review page

dark hopeful tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No

3.0

Content Warnings

kitkatchonk's review

Go to review page

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

maxiebooksalot's review

Go to review page

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

There’s just something missing about this book that I’m not able to give it more than 4 stars. I enjoyed the storyline and it’s different from most of the stuff I read. I think I wished and I know this sounds bad but that the FMC had more bad stuff happen to her. Like she basically got away with no hurt or scars. Her obsession with the little girl was a little much for me. Like I understand y’all went through something together but like she’s a child let her move on. I also wish there was more of a back story for all the characters. It was deep topics but very surface level. I’m on the fence on whether I’ll read the next book or not. This wasn’t necessarily left on a cliffhanger but it also wasn’t completely resolved.

luxegoat's review against another edition

Go to review page

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review

Go to review page

4.0

Out with the old and in with the new - but this time the danger gets a little to close. Penelope Sky once again keep the readers on the edge of their seats while at the same time creating a world of dark suspense that shines brighter than the rest. Benton and Constance are thrown together out of guilt and appreciation - but there is a fine line between good and evil. I cannot wait to see where this story goes next.

hagg's review against another edition

Go to review page

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.25

biblio_keely's review against another edition

Go to review page

4.0

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

More...