SACRILEGE

by T.N. Vitus

Emelie has always known to stay away from the woods—the elders in her village won’t let her forget it. No matter how the wind between the trees calls to her, she’s to stay away. When her exiled childhood best friend Halvar emerges from the woods unharmed, she begins to question the things she’s been taught, and whether there is life outside of their village. But when Halvar’s reappearance coincides with a series of murders, Emelie must decide if she prefers the safety of her puritanical people, or the chance to escape to a new life with him. As Emelie explores who she really is and what she really wants, dark secrets of her village begin to come to light. As the bodies start piling up and lines are drawn, Emelie needs to decide which side she stands on, and she may just need to unleash her inner nature to survive the fallout.

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Romantasy, Horror, Paranormal, LGBT, Fiction

303 pages, Paperback

Published November 1, 2022

About the author

T.N. Vitus is an award-winning author, specializing in the macabre and sacrilegious. They love writing anything under the fantasy umbrella, so long as there is rhythmic prose and complex characters. When not writing (which is rare), she is a voracious reader and consumer of media. If asked, they will gladly info-dump about Lord of the Rings or whichever fantasy they are currently fixated on. She lives in California with her loving husband.

You can find T.N. on most socials as vitusvital_ or evenstarsss. Her debut novel, SACRILEGE is available everywhere.

Reviews

[T.N. Vitus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trigger Warnings can be found here:
—Disordered eating habits
—Emotional and physical abuse
—Violence
—Catholic trauma
—Mild Gore
—Body horror
—Gender dysphoria

This truly is the book of my heart. I hope you love it as much as I do.

[B Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is T.N. Vitus' debut novel? DEBUT? First NOVEL PUBLISHED? EVER? Actual insanity! 5/5!!!

SPOILER FREE! TROPES, TRIGGERS, AND REVIEW BELOW⤵️

I was lucky enough to read this one early, and I cannot recommend it more to any of you! From the first line to the last page, I was captured by the beauty of the prose and the nuance of the characters. T beautifully and gracefully navigated complex themes in their book and treated each theme with the respect and reverence it deserved. There was not a moment in this novel that I felt lacked emotion, seemed like filler, or felt unnecessary. This would be a feat for many authors, so I think it speaks volumes about the talent seeping from T.N.'s pen.

PLOT (NO SPOILERS!):
Emelie (MC) navigates intricate feeling surrounding their village, parents, religion while struggling with isolation and coming to terms with the truth of who she is. She does this without ever backing down from the difficult task of either exploring these conflicts and confronts them head on each time. She explores all of this without it ever feeling forced or unnatural, which I think kept me engaged in the story. Besides that, Emelie is a character that readers can see and hear clearly (thanks to T's immaculate writing) while also being relatable to the reader. They deal with real issues anyone can face, and also not-so-real issues, with such honesty it's truly magical. All that to say, I was extremely invested in their story the entire time. Emelie is one of my most beloved MC's.
My Romance Lovers:Just know that we meet Halvar (LI) very quickly and T takes no time giving us soft moments. (Of which, Emelie and Halvar very much deserve!) We are served three of my favorite tropes and a quick tone shift so fast, I was over the moon! You get childhood best friends (who have always liked each other!!), to marriage of convenience, to the "Consummate?""Fuck?" comedic relief (TENSION BITCHES!) that leads us to the holy grail of tropes: E and H's only one bed moment! (A sigh of collective joy PLEASE!)

To close this overlong review, this book is about a young person coming into their own by going out on their own and learning the truth of a few very life altering and affirming secrets. There's so much beauty in the mystery and grace in the love story. Ultimately, I have to say that I was blown away by T's ability to create something with so much heaviness in it and then leave readers feeling so much joy and lightness. There's something about the end of this novel that leaves you feeling as warm as spring, and that cannot be overstated or overlooked.

TROPES:
Childhood Best Friends to Lovers (ROMANCE GIRLIES RISEEEE!!!)
Marriage of Convenience (I read this chapter aloud every time)
Only One Bed!!!!!
Fairytale Retelling
Discovering Your Power
Monster vs. Man
Coming of Age (In an adult way, not a teen way)

(Potential) TRIGGERS:
Catholicism/Catholic Trauma
Unhealthy Relationship with Food
Neglect/Loneliness
Parental Abuse

[♥Milica♥]

The author is one of my friends, therefore I know this will be amazing

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sacrilege is the blood-curdling debut of indie author T.N. Vitus, the story of a girl driven from her village and finding a home in the monstrous woods she was warned to stay away from.

Sacrilege is a character-driven story about suffocation of religion, womanhood and the expectations shouldered by young adults, woven through with elements of romance and supernatural horror. Vitus' writing style is introspective and poetic, and will hold you in an iron grip from the first line ("The whispers started with the first snowfall.") to the very climax.

[Leon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to be able to read this already and let me tell you - I can not recommend it enough.
This is an incredible debut novel and will make you beg for more!

[Donny · Rating 3 out of 5]

A freebie from stuff your kindle day! It wasn't bad at all, religion, weird creatures, naive girl, shape-shifting stud.
Not keen on the romance, and not really my type of thing, but still I quite enjoyed it, kept me entertained on a long car journey.

[Jakes Espach · Rating 5 out of 5]

He stays statue-still, unable to move due to the knife’s edge. His eyes stay locked on me, pride glinting in them. “Hunter, meet prey.”

I had the privilege of beta reading this novel while it was still a work in progress, and I am so proud to read the final product.

In Vitus's debut novel we follow Emelie on what is essentially a road of self-acceptance, self-love, healing from religious trauma and facing the strained relationships with our parents who sometimes hurt us in ways that aren't physical. The themes and character arcs are great with our two leads ending up in different, healthier spaces at the end of the book.

The book has a focus on religion and its misuse as a tool for oppression and bigotry, which I can relate to on a personal level. The complexity of mother/daughter dynamics is also in the spotlight, with some scenes that will make you feel hollow on the inside as Emelie tries to save a relationship that might be beyond repair.

The atmosphere is another standout aspect of the book, with the cold, ominous feelings of the woods in winter seeping into every page. You never know what might be lurking in the woods, and sometimes you regret finding out.

Lastly, the best aspect of Vitus's debut is the romance. Emelie and Halvar have palpable chemistryand serves us some good romance tropes like childhood friends to lovers and marriage of convenience, but these tropes are never crutches but rather a tool used by Vitus to enhance their relationship and tension. There is also talent in the way Vitus approaches the "spicier" scenes, with prose that is very clear and what is happening without it becoming too obscene or flowery, which is a fine line to tread.

All in all a strong debut which promises good things to come!

[Keaira Vest · Rating 4 out of 5]

I will cry right now! how beautiful! only a 4 star for some pacing issues in the beginning!

one of the most endearing main characters I have ever read, in a small village under constraints, it’s hard to find your faith and what you believe in, it’s hard to try and find who you truly are and what you love. Emelie gets a chance to venture out of her gloomy normal in a marriage of convenience with her childhood best friend, but he comes from the wood, where the elders say never to go as a rabid wolf is killing villagers.

This was such a journey of coming into one’s self and finding where you belong, navigating religious trauma and family dynamics. In the beginning it took a second for me to understand the pace, but once I did I loved it. Sacrilege is a slow and steady book focusing on these two characters and the determination it takes to learn yourself and how to present that true self to others and it was a joy to read. With a wintery, spooky forest, setting and beautiful prose, I would highly recommend!

Content warnings: disordered eating habits, emotional and physical abuse (children to adulthood), violence, catholic trauma, mild gore, body horror, gender dysphoria

[nico · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who is the only child of conservative parents, this book hits righttt were it hurts. I love how I felt so connected to the main character in so many aspects thats it felt like it was describing my life. The book is well written, the story is amazing and you really get attached to the characters, even the side ones. I loved it!

[Ellen V · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS WAS SO GOOD !! The vibes were amazing—small secluded village haunted by their own repressive culture with a forest you're told to be afraid of. There is so much to love about this book: I adored Emelie and Halvar, I loved the gentle but present exploration of gender identity, the complex emotions around religion and family felt true, and while somewhat softly defined, the magic system felt very grounded in reality. And on top of that, I found the story and mystery around it intriguing and engaging even if it wasn't the "fastest paced" book (I think it's fitting that it was more medium paced—it lets you float through the story a bit more).

I read this as an ebook but I am going to need to get a physical copy so I can give it a hug <3

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

i started reading this on a whim and i am so glad i did. sacrilege by t. n. vitus is a novel about finding yourself and not letting anyone damn you otherwise. i saw myself in this: emelie's and her mother's relationship, her curiosity suppressed by older generations too rigid in their beliefs to consider anything else, emelie's and halvar's relationship and how they love each other whilst healing from personal traumas.

[Fernanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is honestly one of the slower reads I’ve given a book but greatly appreciated. Something about this one was just, right. The love between our leads is so beautiful and the process on how we get there is natural. Not only that, but our MC gains and MAINTAINS her strength no matter what throughout. Love this.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the massive privilege of being able to format and design the cover for this incredible book. When I read this book for the first time I had 7 different covers pop into my head, it stimulates my creativity that much.

I was pulled into this world of religion and freedom and creatures that lurk in the forest and the dark and never once did I stop reading it once I started. I sat their in the cafe I was working in and drank my tea and read and read and read until I was done. And still this book lives in my head and feels so clear as if I’d read it yesterday. I almost feel like I experienced the book.

The story and the characters are magical and yet so real and incredible. I hope you pick up this book, it is short and sweet and scary and sacrilegious. I loved every moment and felt all the emotions.

[Ronan Graves · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will open old wounds left behind from years of Sunday mass, but T.N. has written a story so beautiful and human that putting yourself in Emelie’s boots is rewarded handsomely.

The push and pull between Emelie and Halvar drew me to them nearly instantly and is easily now one of my favorite character dynamics.

T.N. had carefully crafted the haunting atmosphere of Kilransk and the monstrous woods that surround it, this is a book easy to lose yourself in.

[Sarah SG · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a lovely book. Can’t believe this is a debut author! As a hozier whore I can with full confidence say that this book indeed reminded me of my dear bog boy. Dark fantasy + religious trauma is truly an unbeatable combo. This book was very atmospheric as well, which was just the icing on the baker’s cake. Fucking delicious! 4.5

[Morgan Lawson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to preface this by saying that I am not a book reviewer. I do not understand how to review books properly but this book is so incredibly important to me so I am going to try.

Sacrilege is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the best books that I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading.

Vitus’ prose hooked me from the very beginning. It’s beautifully done but also haunting. It’s difficult for me to explain how, even writing the simplest of sentences, Vitus managed to create a sense of foreboding that kept me on the edge of my seat. If I was a nail-biter I don’t think I’d have fingers left. It was haunting and eerie in a way that kept me completely entranced and desperate to see what was to come.

The story itself is a beautiful tale of healing, growth, and mysticism. The characters so realistic and easy to love or hate, depending on their role in the story.

(WARNING: SPOILERS BELOW.)

Getting to watch Emelie find themselves was so beautifully done. It wasn’t an easy journey, nor was it perfect. There were trips and stumbles. And more importantly, Halvar didn’t heal them, but he was simply a support for them while they figured out how to heal themselves. Their relationship was so masterfully written, raw and realistic despite the obvious fantasy and mystic elements to them. The scene at the first festival when Emelie tries dancing was probably my favorite scene in the entire book because it was just such a pleasure to get to witness Emelie letting loose and having fun and finding community and finding confidence. It’s easy to share in Halvar’s adoration towards them.

I want to talk about Emelie and Halvar themselves. As a couple, they are so incredible. They’re tender with one another but also not afraid to trust in one another. Halvar very obviously wants to be a protector for Emelie but also trusts in their own instincts enough to allow them the freedom they’ve always wanted and deserved. And the understanding that runs between them is so deep and beautiful. Halvar supports and encourages Emelie’s desire for exploration and Emelie allows Halvar the freedom to safely exit the protective shell that he’s created for himself. To me, they are one of the most incredible couples I have ever witnessed in any form of media. And then on their own they are both such wonderful characters to watch. Emelie is fascinating and interesting and painfully relatable. They aren’t a damsel in distress but they also aren’t the perfect warrior. They’re a fantastic middle ground that makes them feel real. Halvar, the knight in shining armor of the story, is the perfect catalyst for Emelie’s development and also an interesting character in his own right. While the focus on the story may have been Emelie’s journey, watching him free himself from the confines of the chains of his trauma was just as heartwarming.

What really got me was the ending. It was a happy ending, but it wasn’t perfect. What I mean by that is that it was still a little messy. I could see a lot of authors having a touching moment between Emelie and their parents that ends with everybody being forgiven and their parents joining Emelie. But they don’t. There seems to be a better understanding between them, but they still don’t trust in Emelie enough to join them. It still hurts. Emelie doesn’t get the perfect happy ending with them. And it’s such a profound moment because it’s so much more realistic. Not every happy ending is a perfectly wrapped gift topped with a bow. Sometimes, they still hurt. And Emelie, though hurt by it, seems to accept it which is a testament to the healing that they’ve done throughout the book, and the healing that they are going to continue with.

The story itself was fantastic, an interesting delve into religious trauma and mysticism. I was literally on the edge of my seat at all times reading this and loved the way that it was hard to predict what would happen next. It wasn’t full of crazed plot twists that’d feel disjointed but it always went just slightly different than you’d expect and I really appreciate that in a book.
All and all, I couldn’t recommend this book enough. It was beautiful, heart-wrenching, and heart-warming all in one.

[Diane Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Folkloric fantasy romance with soft touches of magical realism and horror

Folkloric fantasy with a touch of magical realism and horror, Sacrilege is a well written novel with atmospheric charm. Emelie lives in a secluded village, cut off from the world surrounding it because of the religious elders who run it by sowing fear. When her childhood friend Halvar returns, having been banished along with his father when he was a boy, Emelie saves him from the wickedness of rumors and gossip by claiming he has returned to ask her hand in marriage.

You see, the village has been increasingly under attack by what the elders claim are shifters and wolves, and Halvar's return coincides with a recent, and grisly death. This leads to an on the spot, forced marriage between two broken souls who…are ultimately meant for each other. Maybe Emelie's primary goal is to escape the control of her pious family and this repressive life, but leaving it under a ruse of a marriage to face the dangers of the outside world is daunting.

I found this story had hints of Beauty and the Beast in terms of the relationship between Halvar and Emelie, but make no mistake. The story and the relationship stand firmly on their own two feet. If you are more akin to romance over horror, well…this story is probably for you. The intimacy between Halvar and Emelie is perfect. Except that Maybe Halvar is too perfect. He's fairytale perfect.

The story mostly touches on themes of being outcast and manipulated and repressed by religion—which is something I tend to gravitate to when I read (and write). Emelie is allowed to grow upon leaving her village, but ultimately she must return to face her past and the judgement of the village residents. If those are topics that you frequent, by all means check out Sacrilege.

[Ashley Dyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED this book. This was such a cozy fall read. I don’t think I’ve ever highlighted a book as much as I did this one. The author does a fantastic job of both calling out the more conservative, brainwashing and damaging aspects of extreme Christianity, while at the same time being empathetic of people who were raised as such.

The only reason I’m giving it 4/5 instead of 5/5:
-The ending felt rushed
-There were parts in it where her discovery of things needed a bit more fleshing out that lasted throughout the book consistently. Her discovering crystals and just going with it felt kind of odd. Another example being when they got it on suddenly she knew the f word and seemed very much to know how s€x worked and wasn’t afraid of “non traditional” methods of being intimate with one another, which is something you’d very much expect out of how Krilansk raised their female children.

World building 5/5
Character building 5/5 except for Magda…if there is another novel I definitely want more of her in it. And the forest sprites! I need more!!
Spice was 🌶️ and sooo cute and endearing.
I would very much like to know about the “tinctures” she was making and what purposes she thought it would have.
Would I recommend this to a friend? Absofreakinglutely. In a heartbeat. Hoping there is more to come from this author and fingers crossed for a sequel!

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sacrilege follows our main character Emelie, who through a marriage of convenience, leaves the religious village she was raised in to venture into the "dangerous" forest. She faces the truths of what this religion and people have treated her, and learns to heal and grow stronger alongside her new husband, Halvar.

I noticed a few small grammatical errors, but everything about the prose was lush and it took you right into the world with Emelie. She and Halvar were perfect childhood friends to lovers, and I loved following their journey as they both worked to better understand who they were and how to move on. The topic of religious trauma was handled carefully and realistically, and I thought the end was especially fitting and hopeful.

The last few chapters weren't particularly surprising to me, given clues from the rest of the novel, but it was still well done all the same, and rounded out the story nicely. I loved Emelie and Halvar's chemistry, and one of my favorite scenes was the festival, when Emelie learned what life outside of her village could be like. This is also a fairly quick book to read, so I would recommend this book to anybody looking for dark yet lovely writing.

[MJ (minnowslibrary) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sacrilege was recommended to me by my very cool friend with impeccable taste (thank you, Anastasia!) and I wish it hadn’t taken me so long to get around to reading it because I couldn’t put it down! …and even when I was forced to I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Excellent read for anyone who can relate to wanting to escape from their small town, religious expectations, career expectations, parents/family, etc. The romance and *friendship* development was everything to me, I was kicking my feet the whole time. So much love and so much trust! Waaahhhhhh!!! Not to mention the gorgeous woodsy setting, the badass, intelligent, wonderful, non-binary main character, the witchy, occult themes, the man who built a house with a library/study and is perhaps the only man ever from now on! I absolutely LOVED this book!


Trigger warnings are listed by the author in the top review here, I’d definitely check them out! Gender dysphoria and disordered eating hit home lmfaooo (but in a good way. I felt seen.) + there was some spice if that’s something you look for or avoid! lovely if you like it and easy to skip past if you don’t :)

[Blessing · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a great read

I devoured this book within two days. The only reason I put it down was because I had to go to work. If you looking a book to add to your fall/spooky tbr, this would be a great option.

This is a retelling of the Little Red Riding Hood which I didn’t realize until the end of the book. There are definitely hints throughout the book that suggest Emelie’s inquisitive nature is similar to that of little red riding hood. I also loved how the author weaves aspects of the fairytale into book for a modern audience. The controlling and oppressive influence of the church leaders within this story was very familiar especially if you grew up in a religious family. The author does a great job of setting the scenes of Emelie’s mundane life against the backdrop of a religious and familial expectations and piety that Emelie doesn’t believe in anymore.

I really enjoyed reading this book and recommend if you like fairytale retelling.

[The Sick Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

What brilliant debut this is! This is such a great story for anyone that feels like an outsider. Emelie (mc) is pushed out of her own village to finding a home in the evil monstrous woods she was threatened to stay away from. There is supernatural horror, atmospheric world building, romance, and an inspiring MC! It also has our mc confronting religious trauma, parental abuse, and an unhealthy relationship with food in this honest and powerful coming of age story.

“I see how this village, these people, judge one another, how they judge me. I ask too many questions and my curiosity is a threat to their way of life. I like to think that if we lived anywhere else, if my parents had decided to move when they had the chance, my curiosity would have been nourished instead of smothered.”

There was so much warmth even in all the brutality surrounding these characters. I was so invested in Emelie’s curious, intelligent, and compassionate heart. It was inspiring and heart wrenching at times reading Emelie coming into her own, having those stones tossed out of those pockets one by one as the story continued.

“I was beginning to drive myself crazy by keeping it all to myself. I am so full of holding everyone else's emotions that I can't carry my own anymore.”

The mother-daughter dynamics in this are so well written. The responsibilities pushed onto young adults and the expectations not met. These scenes really moved me to tears. The care and tension between Emelie and her childhood best friend, Halvar is so beautifully written. Let me just put down one of my favorite quotes of Halvar for you.

"You jest, but I love watching you fall back in love with your life."

This is not only one of my favorite books of the year, but now one of my all time favorites. I highly recommend this book and I can absolutely see this turning into a film.

"It's old magic, no more sacrilege than the prayers you stuff down our throats. At least this, I believe in."

🌲

[DC Guevara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need Goodreads to let me rate things more than 5 stars.

SACRILEGE gripped me from its first page. The lush, beautiful language that TN Vitus utilizes to describe the dank and murky village of Kliransk sweeps you up for a tale of love, hurt, and the growth we are denied but so rightly deserve.

I'm overwhelmed, I honestly do not know where to even begin. First of all, Vitus' craft is extraordinary. They write in such a way that their beautiful prose never overshadows the story they are carefully weaving throughout the narrative. They are a master of the craft and I am anxiously waiting for their work to be discovered by more people. (I read this book in two days!!!)

The characters of this novel are electrifying-- Emelie is a relatable protagonist, especially with the carefully handled way Vitus tackles religion and the violence it tends to do to our minds when we are strangled by it on a daily basis. Reading her story spoke to me in a lot of different ways-- as the eldest Latinx daughter, I relate to Emelie's struggle with resenting her parents but also loving them deeply and found myself tear-eyed at the way Vitus' explores those conflicting emotions.

Halvar, our other protagonist, is amazing as well. With his own set of baggage and issues, we get to know him as Emelie is re-introduced to her childhood best friend, and, in essence, we fall in love with him as well. While he holds his truths close to heart and has his own wounds that need to heal, I found myself pleasantly surprised to find him characterizes as a gentle and loving soul. He often thinks worse of himself than he actually is, and when we find out about his past we start to understand why and want him to succeed along with his wife.

Atmospheric, haunting, and honest, SACRILEGE is a book that left me without words other than awe. Its rapid-fire pace kept me gripped from start to end, its endearing characters kept me invested and its sweet and blooming romance kept me swooning and sighing around the house before the terrors of Catholicism gripped me once again.

I cannot recommend it enough-- six stars if ever such a rating could be possible!

[Briare Ballard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now THIS is exactly what Iong for when I am in the depths of winter (post holidays) and everything is dark and cold and I want to burrow down and truly enjoy the peace this season can bring.

One of my favorite series of all time is The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden and this book absolutely checks that specific book box for me.

This is atmospheric, cold and even distressing at times but in the most exquisite way. I really enjoyed being within the thoughts of the FMC and Halvar is EXACTLY the type of love interest I yearn for.

I do also really enjoy a winter themed book with religious rebellion aspects and this did it in juuuust the right way. I definitely see myself returning back to this next winter.

[Sil · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has become, undoubtedly, one of my favourite reads ever. I pre-ordered it because of the amazing reviews that I read here, and I can say that it was totally worth it.

The protagonist, amazing (as well as my boi, Halvar💕). The vibes, immaculate. If you’re looking for some wholesome romance, with tons of trauma and some spooky things here and there, this is for you.

100000/10. I can’t recommend this enough, but suffice to say that I will absolutely get my hands on a paperback edition if the book gets one.

[Leenz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I stayed up all night reading this book and I’m so grateful that I did. From the opening line to the Hozier acknowledgment at the end, this story had me hooked. As someone raised in a very religious environment who currently struggles with their feelings regarding organized religion, I got to explore my own thoughts while watching Emelie untangle hers. The main relationship in the novel was beautiful, and the pacing of both the relationship and the story as a whole was great. Go read it!!!

[Anastasia Logan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely devoured this book! The character growth and dynamics truly had my giggling and kicking my feet the entire time! I usually don’t annotate books, but I couldn’t stop myself from marking so many profound lines.

The brain rot I am experiencing is truly diabolical. Cannot recommend this read enough!

[Bee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I gobbled this beauty up!! The ads on TikTok stating this tale took some inspiration from the red riding hood movie is what had me jump on it. Mostly when I had some downtime during the recent holiday. What a perfect read since it’s heavily based in the winter. I hope another story comes out and soon! I need more!

[J.D. Ronan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was like a breath of fresh air, and it will be added to my yearly winter reading collection.

When I see snow on the mountains, I think of Sacrilege. T.N. Vitus has such a beautiful storytelling style. The lyrical writing in this piece gradually draws you in, like a warm and inviting blanket that you'll want to remain wrapped up in until the very end.

[Tivon Forero · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wasn’t expecting much when I got this book for free as part of a “stuff your kindle” event, but boy was I blown away! This book is more engaging, relevant, and thought-provoking than a number of more popular books I’ve read. There are so many themes and yet they all complement each other while the story flows seamlessly. I’ll definitely be reading more Vitus books in the future!