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A review by comradecozy
Revival Season by Monica West
4.0
Monica West debuts with a triumphant and heartbreaking look at a Southern Baptist family taking on small towns for a spiritual Revival Season. West explores the complicated dynamic of religion, family, and secrets within both.
Miriam Horton is a fifteen-year-old going through every summer's Revival Season with her family. Her father, Samuel Horton, is one of the South's most famous preachers, famed for his healing abilities. During a revival service, Miriam's faith is tested in multiple ways, after seeing her father in an ungodly light.
The facade that her parents had presented to everyone, including their children begins to slip and crack, showing Miriam things that were hidden from view. This shatters her perception of her father as a holy man.
Her faith is then shaken by the revelation that she might possess the power to heal, a power the church has made clear was only bestowed to men.
Revival Season follows Miriam during this year, through her doubt, triumphs, and the decision that will ultimately decide her fate in the Horton household.
Miriam Horton is a fifteen-year-old going through every summer's Revival Season with her family. Her father, Samuel Horton, is one of the South's most famous preachers, famed for his healing abilities. During a revival service, Miriam's faith is tested in multiple ways, after seeing her father in an ungodly light.
The facade that her parents had presented to everyone, including their children begins to slip and crack, showing Miriam things that were hidden from view. This shatters her perception of her father as a holy man.
Her faith is then shaken by the revelation that she might possess the power to heal, a power the church has made clear was only bestowed to men.
Revival Season follows Miriam during this year, through her doubt, triumphs, and the decision that will ultimately decide her fate in the Horton household.