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A review by ddeevvviinn
American Rapture by CJ Leede
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I devoured this book, I prolly would've finished it in one sitting if my eyes weren't getting tired.
I enjoyed Cj's previous book, Maeve Fly, but I felt like the substance I didn't feel or see in that novel was shown in this one.
I actually enjoyed listening to Sophie's internal religious conflict. Though I may not have grown up religious I know girls who have or who naturally have this self destructive thought process that tears them down.
Now I will say a part broke my heart. Wasn't thrilled with how detailed it was but after reading her afternote I completely can feel the reasoning behind the writing and felt the emotions in that scene a lot differently.
I enjoyed Cj's previous book, Maeve Fly, but I felt like the substance I didn't feel or see in that novel was shown in this one.
I actually enjoyed listening to Sophie's internal religious conflict. Though I may not have grown up religious I know girls who have or who naturally have this self destructive thought process that tears them down.
Now I will say a part broke my heart. Wasn't thrilled with how detailed it was but after reading her afternote I completely can feel the reasoning behind the writing and felt the emotions in that scene a lot differently.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death