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STEPPING DOWN
Megan Mahn attends Southern Atlanta South College in hopes of finding friendship, confidence, and a place where she finally belongs. When she receives an invitation to pledge Theta Kappa Rho, it's an answered prayer - a sisterhood, confidence, and a chance to finally fit in. Everything she's ever wanted is now her reality. But this new reality comes with a price. What begins as innocent bonding, quickly spirals into hidden rituals, unspoken threats, and traditions Megan struggles to merge with her beliefs. As the initiation deepens, Megan begins to sense a darkness that conflicts with everything she believes. Her Christian faith.
Now Megan must choose between the approval she craves or the faith she depends on.
Staying silent or speaking Truth.
Sisterhood or Spiritual Integrity.
A powerful journey of identity, faith, and the courage to walk away. "Stepping Down" speaks to every reader who has ever wanted to belong - when you were meant to be set apart.
Now Megan must choose between the approval she craves or the faith she depends on.
Staying silent or speaking Truth.
Sisterhood or Spiritual Integrity.
A powerful journey of identity, faith, and the courage to walk away. "Stepping Down" speaks to every reader who has ever wanted to belong - when you were meant to be set apart.
350 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2026
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February 1, 2026
Greek Life and Christianity??
So the story follows Morgan and her journey of college, finding herself and entering the world of Greek life. She is not a confident young woman, she doesnt have her own identity and screams insecurity. She joins this sorority with no knowledge of the Greek world or even this sorority but she finds her confidence, sisterhood, a boyfriend and alot more.
I am not Greek affliated, this story reminded of the year on Tiktok where the D9s were denouncing their sororities and claims of demonic rituals and ways of Greek organizations. Of course, no further details are provided because of secrecy.
Anyways, Morgan for some unknown reason (never stated) starts questioning the oath she takes when being accepted (cross) into the sorority. She goes down the rabbit hole of the creation of the Greek organizations, the founders, backstory that also leads to other back stories of other organizations. She claims that her faith in Christianity was at risk, her father called Greek organizations "devil steppers" but yet she still found family within TKRho that she didnt find in her faith and church?
Also, when you denounce an organizaton why wouldn't you not to stop communication with the people that represent and are active in that organization? How can you seperate yourself from the idea but not the carriers of that idea and representation?
I can see this book making folks mad and maybe reflective for some. While I did not enjoy this book some may. I did like that Morgan confronted her conflict with her choices and ultimately decided what was best for her. Some of the scenes between didfferent characters were swaitched with no smooth transitions, it did become confusing were people came into the scene and who was talking. I will say the Author Note is very important to read to get a better understanding of the writing and story but you can tell this heavily personal. It didn't give Christian fiction.
Thanks to NetGalley and Dani Guevarez LLC for the early copy.
So the story follows Morgan and her journey of college, finding herself and entering the world of Greek life. She is not a confident young woman, she doesnt have her own identity and screams insecurity. She joins this sorority with no knowledge of the Greek world or even this sorority but she finds her confidence, sisterhood, a boyfriend and alot more.
I am not Greek affliated, this story reminded of the year on Tiktok where the D9s were denouncing their sororities and claims of demonic rituals and ways of Greek organizations. Of course, no further details are provided because of secrecy.
Anyways, Morgan for some unknown reason (never stated) starts questioning the oath she takes when being accepted (cross) into the sorority. She goes down the rabbit hole of the creation of the Greek organizations, the founders, backstory that also leads to other back stories of other organizations. She claims that her faith in Christianity was at risk, her father called Greek organizations "devil steppers" but yet she still found family within TKRho that she didnt find in her faith and church?
Also, when you denounce an organizaton why wouldn't you not to stop communication with the people that represent and are active in that organization? How can you seperate yourself from the idea but not the carriers of that idea and representation?
I can see this book making folks mad and maybe reflective for some. While I did not enjoy this book some may. I did like that Morgan confronted her conflict with her choices and ultimately decided what was best for her. Some of the scenes between didfferent characters were swaitched with no smooth transitions, it did become confusing were people came into the scene and who was talking. I will say the Author Note is very important to read to get a better understanding of the writing and story but you can tell this heavily personal. It didn't give Christian fiction.
Thanks to NetGalley and Dani Guevarez LLC for the early copy.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Stepping Down challenged my expectations from the start. While categorized as Christian book. I was still expecting a romance story without all the x-rated stuff, this story is far more of a coming-of-age and faith-centered narrative than a conventional love story. One pleasant surprise was the inclusion of light humor, which I wasn’t anticipating.
The writing evokes the feeling of being dropped off at college — wide-eyed, eager, and vulnerable — and Megan’s experiences feel authentic to that stage of life. Aside from the absence of cursing, which was a refreshing change, the story doesn’t feel overly sanitized or unrealistic.
As the novel progressed, it became clear that the central relationship isn’t romantic but spiritual. Megan’s relationship with her faith takes center stage, and the author does not shy away from portraying how complicated and non-linear that journey can be. I appreciated that the story resisted forcing a tidy romantic resolution.
Megan’s family and friendships were highlights for me. Rather than punishment or rejection, her support system reflects grace, accountability, and unconditional love. While the loss of her first love was bittersweet, the ending leaves readers questioning whether love truly disappeared or simply transformed.
This book will resonate most with readers looking for a realistic portrayal of faith, identity, and personal growth rather than a traditional romance arc. I personally could not book the book down once i got into it
The writing evokes the feeling of being dropped off at college — wide-eyed, eager, and vulnerable — and Megan’s experiences feel authentic to that stage of life. Aside from the absence of cursing, which was a refreshing change, the story doesn’t feel overly sanitized or unrealistic.
As the novel progressed, it became clear that the central relationship isn’t romantic but spiritual. Megan’s relationship with her faith takes center stage, and the author does not shy away from portraying how complicated and non-linear that journey can be. I appreciated that the story resisted forcing a tidy romantic resolution.
Megan’s family and friendships were highlights for me. Rather than punishment or rejection, her support system reflects grace, accountability, and unconditional love. While the loss of her first love was bittersweet, the ending leaves readers questioning whether love truly disappeared or simply transformed.
This book will resonate most with readers looking for a realistic portrayal of faith, identity, and personal growth rather than a traditional romance arc. I personally could not book the book down once i got into it
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
What happens when you find out that you are serving the thing you once thought served you.
That’s what happens when Megan decides to take a deeper dive into the origins and practices of the organization she credits for making her the woman she is.
I enjoyed this book. It was raw yet entertaining and informative. It’s also a call to the readers to go beyond the surface and reevaluate systems and organizations you are aligned with the see if you are attached to the wrong things.
That’s what happens when Megan decides to take a deeper dive into the origins and practices of the organization she credits for making her the woman she is.
I enjoyed this book. It was raw yet entertaining and informative. It’s also a call to the readers to go beyond the surface and reevaluate systems and organizations you are aligned with the see if you are attached to the wrong things.
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