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A review by ahawkin11
We Shall Sing a Song Into the Deep by Andrew Kelly Stewart
5.0
**Thank you to NetGalley and Tordotcom for the eARC copy of this book in exchange for honest feedback!**
At 160 pages this incredible story left me wanting more. Just the synopsis alone fully grabbed my interest and I knew I needed to read this book. What I DIDN'T know was the emotional rollercoaster I was in for.
The main character, Remy, is aboard a retired nuclear submarine run by an order of monks who believe women shouldn't exist and all boys must be castrated to "reach salvation." The ship is carrying a nuclear missile that the order of monks will release at the time of the "second coming," releasing all those worthy of salvation.
The monks tell Remy and the other children that they "rescued" from above the water, that the world is poisoned, and only evil doers live above the water. I found this story to be an incredible example of how extreme religious indoctrination can be in some cases, as the characters struggled with their own beliefs and desire for free will.
I don't want to say much else and risk spoiling anything, but if you're thinking about it - you should absolutely read this book. If you like post-apocalyptic themes, anything involving cults, or crying (a lot,) you should check this out.
At 160 pages this incredible story left me wanting more. Just the synopsis alone fully grabbed my interest and I knew I needed to read this book. What I DIDN'T know was the emotional rollercoaster I was in for.
The main character, Remy, is aboard a retired nuclear submarine run by an order of monks who believe women shouldn't exist and all boys must be castrated to "reach salvation." The ship is carrying a nuclear missile that the order of monks will release at the time of the "second coming," releasing all those worthy of salvation.
The monks tell Remy and the other children that they "rescued" from above the water, that the world is poisoned, and only evil doers live above the water. I found this story to be an incredible example of how extreme religious indoctrination can be in some cases, as the characters struggled with their own beliefs and desire for free will.
I don't want to say much else and risk spoiling anything, but if you're thinking about it - you should absolutely read this book. If you like post-apocalyptic themes, anything involving cults, or crying (a lot,) you should check this out.