The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly
Books | Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
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Stephanie Oakes
A hard-hitting and hopeful novel about the dangers of blind faith—and the power of having faith in yourself—hailed as “a page-turner in the truest form of the phrase” (Bustle) “A psychological thriller, a commentary on our justice system, and a must read book.”—Hypable THE INSPIRATION FOR THE STREAMING SERIES SACRED LIES • A GOLDEN KITE AND MORRIS AWARD HONOR BOOK • A NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK FOR TEENS • BOOKLIST EDITORS’ CHOICE The Kevinian cult has taken everything from seventeen-year-old Minnow: twelve years of her life; her family; her ability to trust. And when she rebelled, they took away her hands, too.Now, their Prophet has been murdered and their camp set aflame, and it's clear that Minnow knows something—but she's not talking. As she languishes in juvenile detention, she struggles to un-learn everything she has been taught to believe, adjusting to a life behind bars and recounting the events that led to her incarceration. But when an FBI detective approaches her about making a deal, Minnow sees she can have the freedom she always dreamed of—if she’s willing to part with the terrible secrets of her past.Dark, breathtaking, and ultimately optimistic, Stephanie Oakes’s debut novel is a book you’re unlikely to ever forget.
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Author
Stephanie Oakes
Pages
416
Publisher
Penguin
Published Date
2016-11-01
ISBN
0147510163 9780147510167
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"“I guess people can't be content without answers, even if they're wrong. We'd rather have a lie than a question that we can never know the answer to”<br/>⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️<br/>Cult books are either a hit or a miss for me. I’m glad to say that this one was a hit, in fact it hit spectacularly hard. The resilience and strength Minnow displays throughout the story is extraordinary and deeply moving. Following her journey through one unsettling and damaging environment to another made this book incredibly hard to put down. Not knowing what would happen to Minnow and just what actually happened in general kept me flipping pages and desperate for answers. While the pacing was a bit frustrating at times as it felt like we were rushing towards the end but were taking almost too long for passages in the middle, it didn’t take away from Minnow’s overall captivating journey. Getting to follow as Minnow blossomed into someone who isn’t afraid to fight back and stand up for themself instead of just doing what is considered “right” was truly enlightening and a nice change. As the author puts it, "I'm just sick of the victim being judged for fighting back”. <br/>"
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