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A review by emisallbooked
Gods with a Little G by Tupelo Hassman
4.0
So I really had no idea what I was getting into with this book. Sure I read the inner flap, but the novel exceeded my expectations and I ended up loving it! I would classify this as a coming of age novel in a Footloose-esque conservative town.
Rosary, California is a town that through local elections becomes governed by evangelical Christians that change everything from education curriculum to mandatory Vacation Bible School to the types of businesses that can operate. Helen is a high schooler trying to process the death of her mother years earlier, her dad wanting to remarry now, and the complicated social dynamics of high school. When she makes friends with the two new kids at school, Helen begins to see that maybe she’s not the only one with struggles.
I thought this book was great! Helen was a fully rounded character, and her dry, sarcastic remarks kept me laughing throughout. She was flawed, but not to the point of being cruel or annoying. None of the characters felt painfully “teenager” which I sometimes struggle with when reading YA or adult books featuring them.
I enjoyed the short chapters, the timeline was mostly linear with a few chapters describing flashbacks of what Helen’s mom was like. It really makes this book a quick read.
Overall I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys sarcastic humor and a well done coming of age story!
Rosary, California is a town that through local elections becomes governed by evangelical Christians that change everything from education curriculum to mandatory Vacation Bible School to the types of businesses that can operate. Helen is a high schooler trying to process the death of her mother years earlier, her dad wanting to remarry now, and the complicated social dynamics of high school. When she makes friends with the two new kids at school, Helen begins to see that maybe she’s not the only one with struggles.
I thought this book was great! Helen was a fully rounded character, and her dry, sarcastic remarks kept me laughing throughout. She was flawed, but not to the point of being cruel or annoying. None of the characters felt painfully “teenager” which I sometimes struggle with when reading YA or adult books featuring them.
I enjoyed the short chapters, the timeline was mostly linear with a few chapters describing flashbacks of what Helen’s mom was like. It really makes this book a quick read.
Overall I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys sarcastic humor and a well done coming of age story!