A review by hb_bookworm
Heretic by Jeanna Kadlec

5.0

I think memoirs can be valuable and enriching for the windows they provide for us to other experiences. especially lately, I've found power in the resonances I feel with queer memoirs specifically - they give me words for emotions I didn't know how to name. this book resonated with me like a GONG and I am so so grateful to the author for sharing her story and for how she crafted this beautiful memoir. this, indeed, helped me name emotions I didn't realize I hadn't processed or knew I was putting off for years. it also opened my eyes to new outlets and avenues for spirituality and spiritual processing - can you believe I bought my first tarot deck just a few weeks before picking this up on a whim? I feel intrigued and excited to continue growing as a queer person, as a former christian, to see new ways of building community and discovering spirituality. I highly recommend this to anyone and everyone but especially queer ex-christians, no matter how long ago your experiences were - I think this will hit you upside the head in the best way.