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Heretics Anonymous
by Katie Henry
*3.5/5*
“Aren’t most wonderful things a little bit strange?” (page 20).
The book “Heretics Anonymous” is in the perspective of a junior in high school who is constantly being moved around. His family moves to a new neighborhood and he is forced to attend a catholic school as an atheist. At this school he meets a group of misfits that he befriends and they make it their job to protest against the many wrongs of the school.
Before I begin with the negatives, I would just like to say the concept of this book was great. Atheism is an underrated idealism, especially in YA novels,that deserves more exposure to younger more influential audiences. With that in mind. I highly appreciate the representation in this novel. I loved the idea of the story and I loved how diverse the characters were.
With that being said, I wasn’t completely obsessed with this book. In it’s defense I had set very high expectations so I guess it was only natural of it to not quite meet them. Anyways, first and foremost, in regards to the protagonist, Michael, I just could not get behind him. Something about him just always seemed off. He was always a bit of an ass and because I loved Lucy so much I just felt like he was lacking.
Speaking of Lucy, let me go onto the romance of this novel. For starters, I didn’t really expect a romance when reading this book, and when I began reading it I just think the story could have done without it. My opinion of course may be a bit bias due to my love for Lucy, however I just feel like she deserved more than having to put up with not only a harsh home life, but an ass she has to call her boyfriend. (by this point you can tell I genuinely do not like Michael)
There were of course other small issues and problems I just found hard to disregard such as when Eden (who I primarily like) had said something along the lines of Lucy just easily being able to leave her religion. These small conflicts were quite nagging to read through.
Before I end this review I would like to say, my two favorite characters and loves of this book were Jenny and Lucy. They were honestly the most accepting and kindest and most admirable of all the characters. (This was probably an unnecessary segment however I felt the need to mention it)
I definitely would recommend trying to read this book because the amount of diversity and great preface almost makes the book redeemable, however that is up for you to judge.
“Aren’t most wonderful things a little bit strange?” (page 20).
The book “Heretics Anonymous” is in the perspective of a junior in high school who is constantly being moved around. His family moves to a new neighborhood and he is forced to attend a catholic school as an atheist. At this school he meets a group of misfits that he befriends and they make it their job to protest against the many wrongs of the school.
Before I begin with the negatives, I would just like to say the concept of this book was great. Atheism is an underrated idealism, especially in YA novels,that deserves more exposure to younger more influential audiences. With that in mind. I highly appreciate the representation in this novel. I loved the idea of the story and I loved how diverse the characters were.
With that being said, I wasn’t completely obsessed with this book. In it’s defense I had set very high expectations so I guess it was only natural of it to not quite meet them. Anyways, first and foremost, in regards to the protagonist, Michael, I just could not get behind him. Something about him just always seemed off. He was always a bit of an ass and because I loved Lucy so much I just felt like he was lacking.
Speaking of Lucy, let me go onto the romance of this novel. For starters, I didn’t really expect a romance when reading this book, and when I began reading it I just think the story could have done without it. My opinion of course may be a bit bias due to my love for Lucy, however I just feel like she deserved more than having to put up with not only a harsh home life, but an ass she has to call her boyfriend. (by this point you can tell I genuinely do not like Michael)
There were of course other small issues and problems I just found hard to disregard such as when Eden (who I primarily like) had said something along the lines of Lucy just easily being able to leave her religion. These small conflicts were quite nagging to read through.
Before I end this review I would like to say, my two favorite characters and loves of this book were Jenny and Lucy. They were honestly the most accepting and kindest and most admirable of all the characters. (This was probably an unnecessary segment however I felt the need to mention it)
I definitely would recommend trying to read this book because the amount of diversity and great preface almost makes the book redeemable, however that is up for you to judge.