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I Have Never (First Comes Love, #2)
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Camilla Isley (Goodreads Author)

Release date: Jul 13, 2017

What if being a bad girl was better?
After her life falls apart, Blair sets out to tackle all the don'ts on her be-good list with hilarious results...

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Giveaway dates: May 10 - Aug 05, 2018

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Emma Giordano's review of Heretics Anonymous by Katie Henry

" Heretics Anonymous
6/5 Stars. Heretics Anonymous is a fascinating and humorous examination of faith and tolerance. This novel has quickly become an all-time favorite of mine.

Check out my non-spoiler video review!: https://t.co/77hRxWGmPD

CW: slut sham Heretics Anonymous
6/5 Stars. Heretics Anonymous is a fascinating and humorous examination of faith and tolerance. This novel has quickly become an all-time favorite of mine.

Check out my non-spoiler video review!: https://t.co/77hRxWGmPD

CW: slut shaming, homophobia (both challenged in text), various jokes about religion

The humor in this book is UNREAL. I was crying of laughter almost from the first page. I feel that young adult books have been recently focusing on contemporary novels featuring dark and serious topics, so it was a breath of fresh air to read something so laughable! Michael’s sarcastic narration was the perfect fit for this story and I feel it is one of the most compelling aspects of the novel.

I’m smitten with the characters in this novel. Following an atheist, a Columbian catholic, a gay jew, a pagan, and a unitarian (who loves to break the dress code), Michael, Lucy, Avi, Eden, and Max are a flawless band of misfits to stir up some much needed discussion in their conservative school. Michael is wonderfully flawed; He’s rash and obnoxious but still loveable and learning how to be a better person. Lucy has endless layers in the way she proudly presents herself as an intelligent feminist, has to take on additional responsibilities at home, and remains loyal to her faith while also challenging the unjust parts of it. Avi is snarky and confrontational in the best way. Out of all the characters, Eden and Max are the least developed, but they remain enjoyable and valuable participants of the story. I love the dynamic of these friends. They act (mostly – I’m looking at you, Michael) in solidarity but are still able to disagree and challenge the beliefs and motivations of one another. It is a very equal, healthy relationship between them all and such a charming story.

Heretics Anonymous follows quite religious themes without infringing on the freedom of it’s characters AND readers. The main message of this story is tolerance. Despite their differences, these friends from all different forms of belief can come together for one purpose and achieve it. There is no “conversion” story. There is no push to follow one belief system. It is about the beauty of coexisting with one another and following what you personally believe in.

I would recommend Heretics Anonymous to absolutely anyone. Whether you want to explore different perspectives of organized religion. Whether you want a story following a strong friendship. Or you just want a reason to laugh. I would highly recommend picking up this immensely unique debut and observing how it changes you.

This book was sent to me unsolicited and for free by Harper Collins. I had no obligation to review this book and all opinions are my own. ...more "
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