mamacwells 's review for:

The Devoted by Blair Hurley

5.0

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Nicole ran away from home and her Catholic upbringing at the age of seventeen. Now 32, she is still processing the outcomes of that decision as she navigates life as a devoted Buddhist. Her Zen Master (her roshi) has been a controlling, manipulative force in her life for 10 years, and she is ready to break free and find herself. But the ghosts of her past and present follow her everywhere. Highly recommended for fans of literary fiction, character development, and exploration of religion in shaping people and communities.