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Finally picked this up again and the horror is just the straight up domestic abuse enabled by patriarchal, misogynistic religious norms. “As I said to you before, no one is leaving. This is my family and my kingdom. You have no say in any of this.” Jacob is so sinister. It’s very much reminding me of A Dowry of Blood.
— May 29, 2026 04:03PM
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Anna
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Folks we’re making progress. I fear we are heading straight into 3⭐️ territory
— May 07, 2026 04:09PM
Anna
is on page 177 of 305
READ. THE. JOURNALS. READ. THE. JOURNALS. Pleaseeeeeee
— May 07, 2026 03:37PM
Anna
is on page 147 of 305
Now we’re getting somewhere. More happened in the last 20 pages than the whole book up to that point. I think what this book does really well is show what happens when men are taught that they have complete divinely ordained power over women. Hazel truly has no power (at this point) and I feel like this is being conveyed in a way that feels very real. I’m also thinking the haunted house is an ally, which I love
— May 07, 2026 02:38PM
Anna
is on page 121 of 305
I hate to say it but I’m lowkey bored and need something to start happening
— May 07, 2026 01:06PM
Anna
is on page 92 of 305
It’s a disservice to the book when I have to read it in such short spurts. I want to dive into this and stay in this spooky mansion and figure out wtf is happening but I haven’t been able to and because of it I feel like I’m not as invested in the story as I could be 😢 maybe tonight I’ll get some good uninterrupted book time
— May 06, 2026 01:18PM
Anna
is on page 37 of 305
I definitely shouldn’t have started anything before finals but I’ve been wanting to read this since it came out and Derek got me it for my birthday and I have no self control (we all know this by now). At least today I can read it when it’s slow at work and not feel guilty.
I am LOVING THIS. My 3 weeks of obsessively consuming ex-Mormon content is paying off
— May 01, 2026 07:29AM
I am LOVING THIS. My 3 weeks of obsessively consuming ex-Mormon content is paying off
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May 29, 2026 04:17PM
“This is the man I was made to be. In the world to come, I will reign as a god, and I intend to start now. Just like Joseph and Brigham. It is my right to do so, and for you to obey.”
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“I serve only Him and this is what He wants for me. For us. Obey and your place in my kingdom will be great. Try to run and your place shall be one of damnation. I will not be denied you, Hazel. You’re mine and I will drag you from hell if I must, but I will keep you.”
I mean.. it’s bone-chilling to imagine being in this position, especially because Hazel doesn’t have any rights outside of her marriage either