A review by mellie_reads
Midnight Mass by Sierra Simone

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

One thing Sierra Simone is going to do is write a story that makes me put on my thinking cap. Is it downright dirty and explicit? Yes. But it’s also really……eye opening. This is a sequel to Tyler and Poppy’s story as they navigate married life. But at this same time it’s extremely interesting and in my opinion a think piece. Tyler is struggling with guilt and a shaky faith after coming from a life where he was undoubtedly steadfast in his convictions and beliefs. That’s a turn that will shake just about anyone. On top of that he’s dealing with jealousy and envy when it comes to his wife which is justifiable. But the part the got me was the last few chapters of this book after they made up. As someone who has experienced the same thing it feels equal parts awful and good to have someone articulate the feelings so powerfully. The hopelessness and anger that comes along with being faced with that situation. The self hate and anger you feel when you realize as a human and a woman you have one job you’re made tho do and fail at it. The anger at God for allowing it to happen and for believing that it’s his will or a form of punishment for some sin that you committed. It’s was all so….real for me. It also made me realize that as believers we hold to some sins tighter than others. To the point where whenever things don’t go the way we want them to or we end up hurting our first thoughts are “what if this is my punishment or karma for doing this particular thing” without realizing that by asking for forgiveness that sin is no longer a factor in anything moving forward. Overall despite my small moment of despair towards the end I really enjoyed the book. The epilogue was so bittersweet. It was basically an homage to Tyler and Poppy in their prime years lol. Dirty scenes and all.