ashod 's review for:

Godshot by Chelsea Bieker
5.0

I was straight up BEGUILED by this book. Not only is the voice throughout so incredibly enchanting but Bieker has captured the Central Valley unlike anyone since William Saroyan (who gets a glorious name check—alongside a Longs Drugs reference, no less! SWOON.) As a Fresno-born Portlander, I'm admittedly biased, but I think this novel holds up regardless. I'm not generally a fan of religious/cult stories but Lacey is so dang charming and the world she inhabits so wonderfully weird (and accurate!) that I was hooked from the get-go. I know it sounds like I am a shill for this author but as far as I know our paths have never crossed. I hope that changes soon.