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A review by saldre
American Rapture by C.J. Leede
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
4.25
4.25 - 4.5 stars
American Rapture dives head first into the chaos of an apocalypse where the infected exhibit an uncontrollable, frenzied lust. Set in Wisconsin, my home state added a layer of connection for me. The main character Sophie is a sheltered Catholic girl from a strict, rigid family, provided a compelling perspective. Raised Catholic myself, I had to put aside my personal feelings about the faith to fully appreciate Sophie's journey.
Despite my personal baggage, the story was thoroughly engaging, drawing me into the turmoil and complexities of each character. The story's vivid portrayal of desperation and survival kept me hooked, and I found myself deeply invested in the fates of these characters. The ending of the novel was intense and emotionally raw. Overall, American Rapture is a gripping read that skillfully blends horror with human emotion. Highly recommend reading it when it comes out in October.
American Rapture dives head first into the chaos of an apocalypse where the infected exhibit an uncontrollable, frenzied lust. Set in Wisconsin, my home state added a layer of connection for me. The main character Sophie is a sheltered Catholic girl from a strict, rigid family, provided a compelling perspective. Raised Catholic myself, I had to put aside my personal feelings about the faith to fully appreciate Sophie's journey.
Despite my personal baggage, the story was thoroughly engaging, drawing me into the turmoil and complexities of each character. The story's vivid portrayal of desperation and survival kept me hooked, and I found myself deeply invested in the fates of these characters. The ending of the novel was intense and emotionally raw. Overall, American Rapture is a gripping read that skillfully blends horror with human emotion. Highly recommend reading it when it comes out in October.