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A review by hannah_monson
Each Night Was Illuminated by Jodi Lynn Anderson
5.0
When I heard Jodi Lynn speak on a webinar, I thought that maybe she was me in the future. We don’t particularly look alike, but everything she said resonated with me and my personality. Then, she introduced her book, and I became convinced. As someone who is (very slowly) working on a book about a woman without faith who joins a convent, I was immediately intrigued by the premise of a devout catholic who witnesses an accident and loses her faith but nevertheless works in a convent.
I knew from the premise that I would like this book, but I loved it. I don’t think it will hit everyone in the same way— if you haven’t suffered tragedy or questioned your faith, Cassie may be hard to understand or relate to. Fortunately (or perhaps unfortunately), I related to her more deeply than just about any character I’ve read.
Although I’m no longer a teen, I loved this YA novel, showing that books about teens aren’t exclusively for teens. It explores faith in a really compelling way without being saccharine or sanctimonious.
I knew from the premise that I would like this book, but I loved it. I don’t think it will hit everyone in the same way— if you haven’t suffered tragedy or questioned your faith, Cassie may be hard to understand or relate to. Fortunately (or perhaps unfortunately), I related to her more deeply than just about any character I’ve read.
Although I’m no longer a teen, I loved this YA novel, showing that books about teens aren’t exclusively for teens. It explores faith in a really compelling way without being saccharine or sanctimonious.