As Rachel’s family becomes more and more oppressive, she considers leaving the incredibly insular community and striking out into the hedonistic world outside. Lauren swims in a bikini, dyes her hair funky colors, has tattoos, and lives wherever she wants – but most importantly, she has control over her own destiny. When Rachel discovers a former Cavalry Church member’s blog, she is shocked but intrigued by the life Lauren Sullivan is living. But as Rachel reaches marrying age, she is less and less interested in this version of life. Education? Adventure? Not in God’s – or Rachel’s – plan. Rachel Walker has been raised in an extremely religious household – one where her entire purpose in life is to marry an approved man and birth similarly religious babies. On the other hand, it has a seriously romantic vibe that just doesn’t work for what is a rather heavy book.

This cover is objectively pretty – the colors and typesetting are warm and glowing – and it gives the appearance that the girl is trapped, looking out to a world she’s not part of. Talky Talk: Just A Quiverfull Of Shame Makes The Restrictions Go Downīonus/Anti-Bonus Factors: Current Events, Cults BOOK REPORT for Devoted by Jennifer Mathieu