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dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Thank you NetGalley and for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this book. It was so addictive and had me on the edge of my seat. For cult-fiction lovers: this one's for you! Planning to write an article about the Atlas cult, James immerses himself into the ways of these people who are preparing for the ‘open of the gates’ - which causes him to question everything in his past. What does he want his future to be? What pain lies in his past? Does he want a second chance?
There was so much emotional depth to this, with the narrator playing the many points of view perfectly. The characters were so 3-dimensional, it was as if they were actually speaking to you the whole time. This was a great read and I highly recommend it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Homophobia
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