A review by littlesmaug
Hell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph White

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
The characters in this book were incredibly well-developed. There was a nuance to every single one of them, even our villains of the story. I have met the Theo's of the world. I have friends with moms like Benji's (and, thankfully, dads like his as well). 
Not only was Hell Followed with Us a beautifully written horror novel and a nuanced look at religious trauma, it was one of the most authentically diverse books I have ever read. Hell Followed with Us is the perfect example of the power at the core of the Own Voices movement. From the trans narrative to the autistic one, each piece of representation was excellently written. There were many identities given recognition on the pages of this book. And that brought my heart joy throughout my reading of the book. 

Full review here: https://littlesmaug.wordpress.com/2022/03/31/arc-review-hell-followed-with-us-by-andrew-joseph-white/
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