Down from the Mountain
by Elizabeth Fixmer
by Elizabeth Fixmer
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction
Eva sees her religious compound in a different light
after getting a glimpse of life on the outside.
The characters were really interesting. The author has a way with descriptions that made me feel like I was on the compound and getting to know the members. Reading about the leader, Ezekiel, was chilling. The author knew exactly how to portray him as the sociopath that he is. Eva was a strong character. I enjoyed her curiosity about the world outside of the compound and her spirit.
Down from the Mountain was a good read, but ultimately it left me wanting more. The book seemed really short, and I wasn't ready to let go by the time it ended. It seemed like Eva's story wasn't finished and the ending was rushed. If you have an interest in cults, you'll definitely find an interesting read with this one, though!
**I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review with no compensation.
I've never read a book featuring cults but the cover of this book definitely caught my attention. While the premise does sound interesting, its disappointing that execution was a bit shaky and left you feeling somewhat unsatisfied with the book.
ReplyDeleteYeah, it was a let down. :( I was looking forward to it, especially with that pretty cover. Oh well! On to the next read. :)
DeleteI have never read a book involving cults, but it seems like an interesting idea. I absolutely love the cover to this book as well - it caught my eye immediately. It's a shame about including the Narnia novel in a way that didn't make sense, though...
ReplyDeleteI know! It was just so confusing to have it interfere with the story like that. It definitely messed up the flow of the book for me.
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