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Save:A genuinely sweet, hopeful MM romance about escape, healing, and first love - perfect if you love tender, character-driven stories with a strong sense of found family.
'Goodbye Paradise' by Sarina Bowen is a heartwarming story about two boys, Caleb and Josh, who escape a religious polygamist cult known as 'Paradise.' The book explores their journey as they navigate the outside world, meeting new friends like Washington and forming a found family. The plot delves into themes of coming of age, faith versus doubt, family, survival, and sacrificial love. The writing style, with a dual first-person point of view from Caleb and Josh, captures the innocence and wonder of the main characters, providing a refreshing perspective for readers.
The story starts with Josh and Caleb leaving the compound to embark on an adventure, facing challenges and self-discovery along the way. As they navigate the complexities of their past and the outside world, they find acceptance, love, and a sense of belonging with their newfound family. The book also touches on the harsh realities of life within the cult, the struggles of self-acceptance, and the growth of the characters as they come to terms with their identities and desires.
It should have been just another ordinary day of work and prayer, followed by more work, followed by more prayer. I had endured almost twenty years of those days already. But this one would turn out t...2015•270 pages
