A review by jillselwyn
Say A Little Prayer by Jenna Voris

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

So, for starters, I am an agnostic woman who also happens to be a raging lesbian. This story was so beautifully told and regardless of the subject matter, it is at its heart, a story about female friendship and the humanity in misunderstanding and learning from one another. But as religion, abortion, and sexual orientation are literally part of the plot of this book, it is a great reminder to readers that books and the act of reading is inherently political. 

From Riley to Julia to Hannah to Amanda and all the spring break church camp girls in between, Voris does an excellent job of creating real characters with just as real issues. Even those who don't get entire points of view chapters have appropriate and real reactions to the goings on around them. It reminds me of when I was the characters' age and coming out (albeit not in a tiny religious town). 

A story of people managing to bridge gaps between beliefs - via religion - while remaining steadfast on human rights  - this is the only thing I mean when I say I'm ok with having differing beliefs. Not in politics or human rights, but things such as religion. I do not believe in being tolerant of the intolerant. 

I read this in October and I am writing this review on the morning of November 8. It has brought up feelings to say the very least. 
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