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Heretics Anonymous
Written by Katie Henry
Narrated by Michael Crouch
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- HarperAudio
- Released:
- Aug 7, 2018
- ISBN:
- 9780062890351
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- Audiobook
Editor's Note
Description
Put an atheist in a strict Catholic school? Expect comedy, chaos, and an Inquisition. The Breakfast Club meets Saved! in debut author Katie Henry's hilarious novel about a band of misfits who set out to challenge their school, one nun at a time. Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Robyn Schneider.
When Michael walks through the doors of Catholic school, things can't get much worse. His dad has just made the family move again, and Michael needs a friend. When a girl challenges their teacher in class, Michael thinks he might have found one, and a fellow atheist at that. Only this girl, Lucy, isn't just Catholic . . . she wants to be a priest.
Lucy introduces Michael to other St. Clare's outcasts, and he officially joins Heretics Anonymous, where he can be an atheist, Lucy can be an outspoken feminist, Avi can be Jewish and gay, Max can wear whatever he wants, and Eden can practice paganism.
Michael encourages the Heretics to go from secret society to rebels intent on exposing the school's hypocrisies one stunt at a time. But when Michael takes one mission too far—putting the other Heretics at risk—he must decide whether to fight for his own freedom or rely on faith, whatever that means, in God, his friends, or himself.
Book Actions
Start ListeningBook Information
Heretics Anonymous
Written by Katie Henry
Narrated by Michael Crouch
Editor's Note
Description
Put an atheist in a strict Catholic school? Expect comedy, chaos, and an Inquisition. The Breakfast Club meets Saved! in debut author Katie Henry's hilarious novel about a band of misfits who set out to challenge their school, one nun at a time. Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Robyn Schneider.
When Michael walks through the doors of Catholic school, things can't get much worse. His dad has just made the family move again, and Michael needs a friend. When a girl challenges their teacher in class, Michael thinks he might have found one, and a fellow atheist at that. Only this girl, Lucy, isn't just Catholic . . . she wants to be a priest.
Lucy introduces Michael to other St. Clare's outcasts, and he officially joins Heretics Anonymous, where he can be an atheist, Lucy can be an outspoken feminist, Avi can be Jewish and gay, Max can wear whatever he wants, and Eden can practice paganism.
Michael encourages the Heretics to go from secret society to rebels intent on exposing the school's hypocrisies one stunt at a time. But when Michael takes one mission too far—putting the other Heretics at risk—he must decide whether to fight for his own freedom or rely on faith, whatever that means, in God, his friends, or himself.
- Publisher:
- HarperAudio
- Released:
- Aug 7, 2018
- ISBN:
- 9780062890351
- Format:
- Audiobook
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Quotes, notes and snippets:
Part 1, Chapter 1: ".....in middle school I put together a list of religions from most plausible to least plausible and shared my findings at Christmas dinner, which caused my great grandmother to reroute my Christmas money to the church offering plate."
Part 1, Chapter 2: "....Sister, Father, it's like getting a whole other family I don't want to spend time with."
Being so heavily religious based, I actually enjoyed this novel
Also, less important, but I couldn’t agree more with everything that was said in this book. Apparently they are all high school students, yet they are more mature and critical thinkers than most of my colleagues from uni lol. That’s sad.
Anyhow, getting past religion the bigger theme here is how Michael has been moved around for his entire childhood and pretty much hates it. He doesn't understand why his Dad works so much and why they are always moving. Facing a new school again has him feeling angsty and out of place. To his credit, he makes a sincere effort and makes a good group of friends calling themselves Heretics Anonymous. They meet secretly in the school basement to debate religion and school policies.
Their activism gets out of hand and eventually, an innocent schoolmate is accused of taking part in their actions. The kids all step up and do the right thing. Michael has a "come to Jesus" moment with his Dad and discovers why their family has made these choices. It all wraps up in a happy ending for all involved. There is alcohol, drug use and sex in this one so older YA readers would be my recommendation.
Please note that I received a free advance E ARC of this book from Edelweiss without a review requirement or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that, I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.
Verdict- buy