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A review by moreadsnrambles
Scorched Grace by Margot Douaihy
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book. Overall I thought the book was enjoyable. The main issue for me was the pacing. I went in expecting a fast-paced mystery but that was not what I got. With the various flashbacks to Sister Holiday’s life before the order we get this really in-depth view of her life which was interesting at times but also really changed the pacing of the book. I also found myself wishing I knew a bit more of the side characters’ stories like we got Sister Holiday’s. I did love some of the commentary on the patriarchal issues of the Catholic Church and some of the MC’s comments about her perception of religion and God.
Graphic: Animal death, Drug use, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Homophobia and Sexism