I was very pleased to be able to read an ARC of this book!
The synopsis caught my attention right away. This novel is based in the heart of a religious community (a cult). First off, The way the characters progressed throughout the story is impressive. The pacing was exceptional, it really highlighted the idea that the community has brainwashed the people within it. There's one character, Aaron, who knows more about the 'Outside' world than everyone else taking part in the cult because he had lived in the outside world previously. This has a nice influence on Miriam's character because she starts to question the cult mentality, however slowly. I enjoyed Miriam as a character, she has a lot of personality compared to those around her. She wasn't okay with being pushed around by men, and I found the feminism portrayed perfectly. It was worded well, and didn't feel over the top or forced. Also, if you like plot twist endings, this book's for you. The ending had me shocked (in a good way) and I couldn't put the book down. Overall, this was a great read and I highly recommend it.
The synopsis caught my attention right away. This novel is based in the heart of a religious community (a cult). First off, The way the characters progressed throughout the story is impressive. The pacing was exceptional, it really highlighted the idea that the community has brainwashed the people within it. There's one character, Aaron, who knows more about the 'Outside' world than everyone else taking part in the cult because he had lived in the outside world previously. This has a nice influence on Miriam's character because she starts to question the cult mentality, however slowly. I enjoyed Miriam as a character, she has a lot of personality compared to those around her. She wasn't okay with being pushed around by men, and I found the feminism portrayed perfectly. It was worded well, and didn't feel over the top or forced. Also, if you like plot twist endings, this book's for you. The ending had me shocked (in a good way) and I couldn't put the book down. Overall, this was a great read and I highly recommend it.