God, Science, and a Really Dumb Experiment

by Sasha DeVore

“This book starts as it means to go on; the first page will draw you right in and you won’t stop until you reach the end.” - Readers’ Favorite

Because Science is Smart, But People Are Dumb
Alex wants nothing more than to enjoy her summer break, like any other self-respecting middle school teacher. But when a science experiment brings God to Earth - and utter chaos along with her - Alex teams up with a mailman, an engineer, a priest, and a scientist to undo the experiment. Add two demons with just the perfect solution and an ever-greater plot unfolds – one which would change humanity forever. Alex must navigate this scientific conundrum, as well as face some demons of her own, in this humorous and irreverent tale.

259 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 1, 2025

About the author

Sasha DeVore loves coffee and sleeping, and firmly believes there is no wrong time of day for breakfast tacos. She graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Sociology in 2012.

Reviews

[Nicholas Mccane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a breath of fresh air. A fast-paced original story by an indie author. This book is funny and kept me laughing throughout. It’s perfect for someone like me, who may need a break from depressing heavy reads. It sucks you in from the beginning and never lets go.

This book is about scientists who accidentally brought God to Earth. When all hell breaks loose, Alex (a middle school science teacher) and friends have to figure out a way to bring back peace on Earth.

I was lucky enough to receive an advance copy of the audiobook, and it did not disappoint. Sasha DeVore (the author) is the narrator. She has the perfect voice for this, and it fits her characters very well. This book belongs in the same category as Project Hail Mary. It has a science theme, a funny main character, and an outstanding narrator. I highly recommend this book. Did I mention that she’s an indie author?

[Sam Metcalfe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to Booksirens and Sasha for an ARC copy of this fantastic book which is due for publication on June 1st.
I loved the writing style I was sucked straight in with the humour. This is wrote from the point of view of the main character Alex who is a biology teacher who just wants to have a lovely summer break but on her first day off shit hits the fan and seems like the world is coming to an end! This is such an original story, and I highly recommend!! The story is fast-paced and easy to follow. Things are described just enough for your imagination without all the fluff of explaining everything/room/scene. I want to be friends with Alex she sounds kick ass! Well done Sasha!!

[Shelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to BookSirens for a review copy of this book; all opinions are my own, and I was not compensated for this review.

TL;DR: consider this book an amuse-bouche or palate cleanser. It won't fill you up, and it's an enjoyable way to clear your head between more literary or demanding reads.

Sometimes you just need a book that doesn't demand anything more of you than turning the pages. Summer is one of those times, and in fact this book starts out at the beginning of a middle-school science teacher's summer vacation. A science experiment (not hers) has gone dreadfully wrong, and she has to help fix it. We soon assemble a posse of lovable misfit characters who - very generic spoiler alert - save the world and also wrestle with some personal issues on the side.

This book had me at the "fun scientific fact" asides - nice touch! I wish the personal issues some of the characters were facing had been integrated better into the overall plot; sometimes they felt a little bolted on. On the other hand, it's a welcome change from hard-core science fiction where nobody has any personality at all...

[Lovanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

God, Science, and a Really Dumb Experiment is a book literally about it's title. The book follows the main character Alex as she deals with a science experiment that brings God to Earth. The book although short and funny at times feels like chaos. There are quite a lot characters introduced into this story and I'm not sure if they were all needed. Also, its lots of science going on. At times I found those parts hard to follow. Not because I don't understand scientific terms or procedures but because it just seemed like a lot of it was going on. Alex is a good character and I really enjoyed her take on what was going on and how she reacted to it. I enjoyed the ending for Alex but wish more insight was given into the other characters ending as well. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Sharen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very quick and fun read. Alex is one of a few not affected by God's arrival on Earth and must decide if she wants things to return to normal or remain as they are. She has to come to terms with her own challenging relationships and career to help her determine her direction. There is a lot of fun science in this book and and interesting cast of characters working together to save the world.

The story is unique in its plot and creativity. Rounded up to 4 as the book was entertaining and kept me reading.

'I learned rather quickly that the Book of Life wasn't necessarily the celestial Google I was hoping for.'

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Helen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not sure how to review this book - I didn't find it humorous or funny as expected. It was different and interesting. I liked the main character Alex and how the story ended for her. It would have been nice to hear how things turned out for a few of the other characters as well. In many ways it was a 'heavy' book - God, demons, heaven, hell, free will - but going through it with Alex lightened it up a bit.
I enjoyed the author's style and will look for more stories by her.I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Celia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had no idea what to expect but ended up loving it. The characters are super funny and random (in a good way), and the story kept me guessing the whole time. Kinda deep but also really entertaining. This book was such a fun surprise. The story takes a totally unexpected turn right from the start — a teacher hoping for a peaceful summer suddenly dealing with God, demons, and a chaotic science experiment? Yes, please. It’s clever and funny. Definitely recommend giving it a shot!

[Collette Gee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a quirky and thought-provoking read. It mixed humor with deeper reflections on the intersection of science and faith, sometimes in ways that felt absurd but still made me pause and think. While not every part landed with me, I appreciated the author’s creativity in presenting complex ideas through unusual experiments and playful storytelling.

[Bríste Diltz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to the author for the ARC. Not my usual genre of book, but this book had my full attention from the start. Very well written. The book is an easy read which was a nice change of pace. Looking forward to reading all her other books. 🥰

[Bdubs605 · Rating 4 out of 5]

A humorous sci-fi book that explores how we make the right choices even while God is destroying life on Earth. Great humor!