![]() ![]() But like it was good? The writing around sex and church and God was brilliant. It added humor and made things a bit more palpable? Like the altar scene (spoiler alert they do it on the altar). I appreciated how Simone tied in a lot of biblical and canonical references throughout the book. But because of having to go through confirmation & taking some theology classes in college I loved this aspect of the book. I was raised Catholic although I don’t consider myself practicing. Now that’s established I thought it was a very well written book that takes on a lot. We’ve got Bell’s sister’s suicide due to the church & then add some emotional abuse as well. ![]() But this book is a bit more layered than just that. First you’ve got the whole priest having pretty intense sex everywhere in the church. But I will never tell a soul in my family that I’ve read this book (looking at you Catholic guilt). Six months ago, I broke my vow of celibacy on the altar of my own church, and God help me, I would do it again. ![]() I’ve always been good at following rules. ![]() There are many rules a priest can’t break.Ī priest cannot marry. Available: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | KoboĬontent Warnings: suicide of family member, sexual assault (not described), emotional abuse, trauma, breaking of religious vows ![]()
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