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The Anti-Virginity Pact
by Katie Wismer
This made me feel all the feels. Review to come, too busy crying at the moment.
The Anti-Virginity Pact by Katie Wismer (@katesbookdate)
"Preachers’ daughters aren’t supposed to be atheists. They’re also not supposed to make pacts to lose their virginity by the end of the year, but high school senior Meredith Beaumont is sick of letting other people tell her who to be."
A high-school drama dealing with many issues and surprisingly a lot of action. Really enjoyable with secrets that keep you reading to find out what is going on! Trigger warnings listed below.
It is quite an intense book but I really enjoyed the ride it took us on and I was actually crying by the end. It covers a lot of topics. Meredith doesn't believe in God as her parents do, she volunteers at an animal shelter, she's quiet but wishes she lived the 'normal' high-school experience like everyone else, she really likes this guy, some of the kids at the church 'go on holiday' and come back a bit different, there is a lot of bullying, but it isn't gratuitous. It is dramatic but makes for an entertaining book. There is a lot of action and mystery that goes along with it, lots of secrets and dealing with emotions. I really enjoyed seeing Meredith and her sister's relationship develop throughout.
Meredith partakes in quite a bit of self-destructive behaviour and I was screaming for her to stop. I was annoyed with all the characters but I thought they were developed well. I wasn't too keen on Jo though so I'm interested in seeing where her book will take her? The book definitely kept me reading and the subplots really kept my interest - you are taken on an emotional journey. It isn't all about the pact which I quite liked.
I really wanted a different ending, but glad that everything was tied up and it was technically happy. I look forward to seeing what the next book brings!
TW// Mental health, anxiety and panic attacks, anti-religion, sex, sexual assault, harassment, homophobia, bullying, blackmail, animal abuse +.
The Anti-Virginity Pact by Katie Wismer (@katesbookdate)
"Preachers’ daughters aren’t supposed to be atheists. They’re also not supposed to make pacts to lose their virginity by the end of the year, but high school senior Meredith Beaumont is sick of letting other people tell her who to be."
A high-school drama dealing with many issues and surprisingly a lot of action. Really enjoyable with secrets that keep you reading to find out what is going on! Trigger warnings listed below.
It is quite an intense book but I really enjoyed the ride it took us on and I was actually crying by the end. It covers a lot of topics. Meredith doesn't believe in God as her parents do, she volunteers at an animal shelter, she's quiet but wishes she lived the 'normal' high-school experience like everyone else, she really likes this guy, some of the kids at the church 'go on holiday' and come back a bit different, there is a lot of bullying, but it isn't gratuitous. It is dramatic but makes for an entertaining book. There is a lot of action and mystery that goes along with it, lots of secrets and dealing with emotions. I really enjoyed seeing Meredith and her sister's relationship develop throughout.
Meredith partakes in quite a bit of self-destructive behaviour and I was screaming for her to stop. I was annoyed with all the characters but I thought they were developed well. I wasn't too keen on Jo though so I'm interested in seeing where her book will take her? The book definitely kept me reading and the subplots really kept my interest - you are taken on an emotional journey. It isn't all about the pact which I quite liked.
I really wanted a different ending, but glad that everything was tied up and it was technically happy. I look forward to seeing what the next book brings!
TW// Mental health, anxiety and panic attacks, anti-religion, sex, sexual assault, harassment, homophobia, bullying, blackmail, animal abuse +.