A review by helenecats
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw

emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I read this collection in 2 sittings. I absolutely adored how raw, beautiful, sexually charged the stories were. I could not give it less than 5 stars.

The stories cover many sensitive topics: religion (of course), poverty, family, sex, love, food, homophobia, and more.

Highly recommended. It will be firmly in my top 3 of 2022 reads, I'm sure. But perhaps not to gift to older, prudish relatives...!

Thank you @pushkin_press and @netgalley for the copy!