A review by ashleysbookthoughts
Home by Cailean Steed

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

It’s kind of hard to believe this is a debut. The pacing is so tight and the dual timelines dole out just enough information to keep you wanting more. It was hard to put down. Zoe, our narrator, is a complex character who I enjoyed rooting for. It’s also obvious that Steed did their cult research and put a lot of thought into the cult portrayed in the book. The details are horrifying but feel realistic. It can be brutal at times, but never gratuitously so. I definitely recommend it. 

CW: murder, sexual assault, homophobia, rigid enforcement of gender roles, physical abuse, child abuse, kidnapping, psychological abuse, confinement, gaslighting