The Virtue of Sin
Shannon Schuren
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Thank You BOOKISHFIRST.COM for sending me an early ARC to read and review this book, all my opinions are my own.
Miriam lives in New Jerusalem, a haven in the desert far away from the sins and depravity of the outside world. Within the gates of New Jerusalem, and under the eye of its founder and leader, Daniel, Miriam knows she is safe. Cared for. Even if she’s forced, as a girl, to quiet her tongue when she has thoughts she wants to share, Miriam knows that New Jerusalem is a far better life than any alternative. So when God calls for a Matrimony, she’s thrilled; she knows that Caleb, the boy she loves, will choose her to be his wife and they can finally start their life together.
But when the ceremony goes wrong and Miriam winds up with someone else, she can no longer keep quiet. For the first time, Miriam begins to question not only the rules that Daniel has set in place, but also what it is she believes in, and where she truly belongs.
Alongside unexpected allies, Miriam fights to learn–and challenge–the truth behind the only way of life she’s ever known, even if it means straying from the path of Righteousness
Debut author Schuren’s choice to alternate the point of view between Miriam and Caleb, who are two teenagers living in New Jerusalem under the direction of a (self-proclaimed) prophet, Daniel.
Miriam is the strong protagonist in this book, who must Join unexpected allies, to challenge the truth behind the only way of life she’s ever known, even if it means straying from the path of the cultish beliefs in her society of what is righteous.
The author has created an interesting captivating book that was challenging for me to read. I stepped out of my comfort zone and delved deeper into a storyline about a cult. The characters were well developed, and the pacing was perfect for the content of a character driven book. This book ultimately is about a young woman who has been brought up in a secluded lifestyle of a Cult. She must find her voice to stand up to the belief system she was taught under.
Shannon Schuren
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank You BOOKISHFIRST.COM for sending me an early ARC to read and review this book, all my opinions are my own.
Miriam lives in New Jerusalem, a haven in the desert far away from the sins and depravity of the outside world. Within the gates of New Jerusalem, and under the eye of its founder and leader, Daniel, Miriam knows she is safe. Cared for. Even if she’s forced, as a girl, to quiet her tongue when she has thoughts she wants to share, Miriam knows that New Jerusalem is a far better life than any alternative. So when God calls for a Matrimony, she’s thrilled; she knows that Caleb, the boy she loves, will choose her to be his wife and they can finally start their life together.
But when the ceremony goes wrong and Miriam winds up with someone else, she can no longer keep quiet. For the first time, Miriam begins to question not only the rules that Daniel has set in place, but also what it is she believes in, and where she truly belongs.
Alongside unexpected allies, Miriam fights to learn–and challenge–the truth behind the only way of life she’s ever known, even if it means straying from the path of Righteousness
Debut author Schuren’s choice to alternate the point of view between Miriam and Caleb, who are two teenagers living in New Jerusalem under the direction of a (self-proclaimed) prophet, Daniel.
Miriam is the strong protagonist in this book, who must Join unexpected allies, to challenge the truth behind the only way of life she’s ever known, even if it means straying from the path of the cultish beliefs in her society of what is righteous.
The author has created an interesting captivating book that was challenging for me to read. I stepped out of my comfort zone and delved deeper into a storyline about a cult. The characters were well developed, and the pacing was perfect for the content of a character driven book. This book ultimately is about a young woman who has been brought up in a secluded lifestyle of a Cult. She must find her voice to stand up to the belief system she was taught under.