A review by allymute
Scorched Grace by Margot Douaihy

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

Margot Douaihy's debut novel follows Sister Holiday, a nun in a New Orleans convent who fled her wild life in New York City. Sister Holiday finds that her past follows her, as well as her self-destructive habits. This is a slow building mystery that takes its time with character development, and has an earnest perspective on faith's ability to center us. Douiahy's earnestness is balanced with the cynicism and realism of this novel. It is a great start to this series.