![]() ![]() ![]() It's an amazing read from an author who continues to surprise and entertain with every book she writes., has done a fabulous job of creating this other world for us.Compelling storytelling about characters you really come to care about., Readers drawn by a topic that's been newsworthy of late may come away with a broader understanding of the human possibilities within such communities., Hrdlitschka delivers a compelling teen novel, ripped from the headlines, yet thoughtful and peopled with strong characters., I appreciate the author's portrayal of this alternative religious life. The characters, from the multilayered Celeste to the elders of the cult and the confused boys whom Celeste encounters, are all believable individuals engaged in their own struggles.This novel gives depth and nuance to an experience that is portrayed without subtlety in the popular press., challenges readers to examine their own ideas and beliefs about relationships, family and religion.Teen readers will thoroughly enjoy reading this novel!, Hrdlitschka weaves this tale with her usual skill - with warmth and humour, and allows humanity to bloom in the most unexpected corners of the world she has built. ![]()
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