vwannamaker's review
3.0
Thank you to NetGalley for my ARC. This is my honest review.
Total cult vibes!!!! I liked this story and the outcome. This is a very action-packed book. It’s recommended for those who want a typical cult book without all the extra additives.
Total cult vibes!!!! I liked this story and the outcome. This is a very action-packed book. It’s recommended for those who want a typical cult book without all the extra additives.
toastqueen's review
3.0
Okay so the book was good. The premise was about a thought to be dead religious cult that comes back to kidnap a previous member’s daughter. They believed she was their answer to the end of the world/resurrection. My issue was just. How much it jumped around. We jumped between characters constantly, as well as having interview transcripts, certificates and other miscellaneous pieces of information thrown in between chapters randomly. Everything was connected while also feeling sporadic and random. The main bulk of the action happened within the last probably 100 pages. I just wish it was a bit faster paced and there were chunks of info that could’ve been left out in my opinion.
annabrutlag's review
3.0
This is the story of Sybilla, a woman raised in a cult. She has escaped once, and continues to run from her past. Then it all catches up to her, and her past collides with her present. It seems that the End is near, and her family may have to pay the price.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I have a fascination with cults, so the story line kept me interested. I also liked that there were court documents, etc. sprinkled in between some chapters to add a little flavor.
However, I found that I had trouble connecting with some of the characters. It seemed that some of the relationships among characters were a bit forced, and the dialogue was a bit off. I liked Elise and Grant, but their whole relationship felt forced, and I felt the same with Sybilla and Dallas. I loved the concept of the book, but it didn’t really come together for me.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I have a fascination with cults, so the story line kept me interested. I also liked that there were court documents, etc. sprinkled in between some chapters to add a little flavor.
However, I found that I had trouble connecting with some of the characters. It seemed that some of the relationships among characters were a bit forced, and the dialogue was a bit off. I liked Elise and Grant, but their whole relationship felt forced, and I felt the same with Sybilla and Dallas. I loved the concept of the book, but it didn’t really come together for me.
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