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A review by li3an1na4
Heretics Anonymous by Katie Henry
3.0
I liked the subject matter more than anything else in the book. Religion isn't something that's really touched on in YA fiction and this book does go into Catholicism. I personally don't think it's a hit job on the religion, but it does question the hypocrisy we see in the Catholic church without going with the most obvious scandal. But I am coming from it as an agnostic atheist, so maybe for people who are hardcore into the religion (or religion in general), it's different. And also there's a lot of discussion about how it's important to respect people's religious beliefs or doctrines at the expense of other people, specifically in regards to LGBTQA+ issues and abortion. While I'm all for tolerance, when people's beliefs start actively coming up against other people's rights and impacts their lives, maybe it's time to take a harder look. But this is not a book that really goes into heavy discussions about that sort of thing.
As for every other part of the book? I think my brain is cut up from how paper thin the characters are. The plot is often an excuse to go into the greater religious conversation that's already in the book.
It's a funny book, well written, and serves it's main purpose of having people think about religion. But as a story, it came up a little empty for me. 2.75/5 rounds to 3/5.
As for every other part of the book? I think my brain is cut up from how paper thin the characters are. The plot is often an excuse to go into the greater religious conversation that's already in the book.
It's a funny book, well written, and serves it's main purpose of having people think about religion. But as a story, it came up a little empty for me. 2.75/5 rounds to 3/5.