Hana Gabrielle Bidon

The book was merely okay, but I wish there was more character development in the book that didn't feel too over the top.

Merged review:

The book was merely okay, but I wish there was more character development in the book that didn't feel too over the top.

Rating: 2.5 stars

I wish the book was much shorter because it got repetitive. It had an interesting premise but the execution was just okay.

This book was amazing beyond belief. I can actually relate to some of her stories because I was also raised as a conservative Catholic in my childhood and felt obligated to follow God's teachings without questioning it. Although I never was in a cult, it's wild knowing how religious trauma and childhood trauma can affect our adult lives. I'm glad that Tia got out of the cult and started going through therapy to heal. Overall, this memoir is a 10/10, and I highly recommend everyone to read it.

Rating: 3.5 stars

The author definitely mishandled domestic violence, murder, and Ukraine in general. I'm not a fan.