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Godshot
by Chelsea Bieker
Godshot? More like godsent because this book was amazing.
Before the rest of my review, I have to admit that I’m the perfect audience since I'm just a simple gal that likes to read about cults.
I adore the atmosphere of this book. The writing makes me feel the drought that the town is experiencing. The mechanics of the cult (for the most part) is logical and works for me. There are also some quotable sentences that I wish that I had highlighted.
My favorite part of the book is the relationship between Lacey and her mother. The author crafts such a complex relationship, and I sympathize with Lacey’s turmoil of still loving the mom that abandoned her. With their relationship, the author also builds on the themes of motherhood and womanhood.
I also enjoyed Lacey’s point of view. Her growth as a character is quite realistic and worked for me. Yes, she is a bit naive, I think — to some degree — it could be realistic due to the community that she grew up in, since she doesn’t really have much access to outside information.
Towards the latter half, the book was addicting. I was reading it on the beach, and it was so addicting that I almost brought it into the ocean while I was swimming. And I really enjoyed the ending! It was such a realistic end for Lacey and her mom’s relationship.
Before the rest of my review, I have to admit that I’m the perfect audience since I'm just a simple gal that likes to read about cults.
I adore the atmosphere of this book. The writing makes me feel the drought that the town is experiencing. The mechanics of the cult (for the most part) is logical and works for me. There are also some quotable sentences that I wish that I had highlighted.
My favorite part of the book is the relationship between Lacey and her mother. The author crafts such a complex relationship, and I sympathize with Lacey’s turmoil of still loving the mom that abandoned her. With their relationship, the author also builds on the themes of motherhood and womanhood.
I also enjoyed Lacey’s point of view. Her growth as a character is quite realistic and worked for me. Yes, she is a bit naive, I think — to some degree — it could be realistic due to the community that she grew up in, since she doesn’t really have much access to outside information.
Towards the latter half, the book was addicting. I was reading it on the beach, and it was so addicting that I almost brought it into the ocean while I was swimming. And I really enjoyed the ending! It was such a realistic end for Lacey and her mom’s relationship.