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A review by kolorful_kay_reads
Godshot by Chelsea Bieker
5.0
You will enjoy this book if....
* You enjoy plots with plenty of storylines, twists, and turns that are consistently well-paced.
* You have an understanding that trauma may impact people in many ways and, while some things may not make sense to you in your worldview, they are consistent within the character's development and behavior.
* You can appreciate characters for their very real flaws and the complicated people they are. (Not an Ottessa-level of flaw, but maybe more of a Lloyd Dobler level).
* Bonus points: If you think Rory is the worst character in Gilmore Girls, you may find yourself giving this novel 6 stars out of 5.
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What is this story about? Well, you get pulled in for the glitter and cults, but you stay for love and the horror. This is a love story between a girl and her world, a girl and her mother, and a girl and her only sense of stability (in this case, religion). If you have a strong stomach and have ever felt lost in a world that doesn't share your values, you will get all the feels from this book.
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It's important to note that....
* There are many trigger warnings that surround topics of: verbal and physical abuse, consent of sexual activities, power-based crimes, and substance abuse --- all topics of which minors are impacted by or directly involved in
* Though "God" is present in the title and cults drive much of this storyline, there is very light-to-no discussion of exact biblical texts in this novel. No religious background is required or, for those triggered by religious texts, you may be in the clear with your concerns.
* "Godshot" in this case does not reflect the term used in coordination with substance abuse treatment. Please be aware it has its own (much darker) meaning in this novel.
* I read this in two sittings. You will *not* want to put this down.
* You enjoy plots with plenty of storylines, twists, and turns that are consistently well-paced.
* You have an understanding that trauma may impact people in many ways and, while some things may not make sense to you in your worldview, they are consistent within the character's development and behavior.
* You can appreciate characters for their very real flaws and the complicated people they are. (Not an Ottessa-level of flaw, but maybe more of a Lloyd Dobler level).
* Bonus points: If you think Rory is the worst character in Gilmore Girls, you may find yourself giving this novel 6 stars out of 5.
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What is this story about? Well, you get pulled in for the glitter and cults, but you stay for love and the horror. This is a love story between a girl and her world, a girl and her mother, and a girl and her only sense of stability (in this case, religion). If you have a strong stomach and have ever felt lost in a world that doesn't share your values, you will get all the feels from this book.
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It's important to note that....
* There are many trigger warnings that surround topics of: verbal and physical abuse, consent of sexual activities, power-based crimes, and substance abuse --- all topics of which minors are impacted by or directly involved in
* Though "God" is present in the title and cults drive much of this storyline, there is very light-to-no discussion of exact biblical texts in this novel. No religious background is required or, for those triggered by religious texts, you may be in the clear with your concerns.
* "Godshot" in this case does not reflect the term used in coordination with substance abuse treatment. Please be aware it has its own (much darker) meaning in this novel.
* I read this in two sittings. You will *not* want to put this down.