The Virtue of Sin by Shannon Schuren is a beautiful tale spun about a younger generation living in a religious cult, questioning their beliefs. Schuren’s ability to captivate the reader within Miriam and Caleb’s life shows the research and dedication she had for these characters and of the setting. The book was perfectly paced, I’m glad that we saw Miriam and Caleb’s struggle and confusion throughout the book. Belief vs. Faith was a strong theme in the book that resonated with the characters walk towards freedom at the end. The accusations and “sins” everyone was committing encompassed Schuren’s unique way in leveling out the battle between Belief vs. Faith. The quoted scriptures headlining Miriam’s chapters fit perfectly and captured my attention to the book and outside experiences as well. Caleb’s perspective was hard to grasp. It fell flat and secondary to me and I didn’t enjoy the straying from Miriam’s perspective. This story was Miriam’s not Caleb’s, so I wished it was told solely from her point of view. But other than that, I enjoyed the book and I feel relieved at the end. I would like a follow up on Miriam as she experiences the “Outside”. That would make a great book too!