by Stephanie Oakes
Stephanie Oakes‘ Debütroman „The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly“ nahm einige Umwege, bis er veröffentlicht wurde. Während ihres Studiums sollte sie Gedichte zu einem Thema ihrer Wahl schreiben. Sie entschied sich für Märchen und stieß bei ihren Recherchen auf „Das Mädchen ohne Hände“. Die grausame Erzähl...
Wow. I certainly haven't read anything quite like this. The blurb says fans of Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson will love The Sacred Lies of Willow Bly. But they really aren't alike, at all. Accept for in the sense that its a dark story. Minnow Bly grew up in the community under the Pastor. She has...
This book was good, but it wasn't as satisfying for me as I had hoped. I wanted to know more about the cult and less about Minnow's time in prison; and that makes me feel like I was reading this novel with the wrong impression or for the wrong reasons. It's not a bad book, but it wasn't what I was t...
Seventeen-year-old Minnow is in juvenile detention and suspected of murdering the leader of the cult where she grew up. As Minnow’s backstory unravels, the truth about what really happened to the prophet becomes crazier and crazier. This story is a retelling of The Handless Maiden. This is one of ...
I've had this book on my TBR list ever since it was first announced. The concept was intriguing, and I raced through it. I enjoyed the story, but the ending felt a bit rushed and manufactured. However, I'd definitely recommend it.
A very powerful story that you can't take your eyes off. We first meet Minnow and begin to learn about her as she is being sent to juvenile detention. We see her past unfold in a variety of ways and each one opens her up a little bit more. The more I understand of her past, the more real she becomes...
Actual Rating 4.5The best young adult books challenge you. They make you laugh, they make you cry, but most of all they make you think. For days after you turn the last page, you’ll find your thoughts drifting back to them.The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly falls into this category, and will make you rea...
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