I really wanted to like this book... it was dark, had an interesting premise, and – let's be honest – who isn't fascinated by cults?

Unfortunately, after a better-than-average start, this book jumped the shark for me... I won't share spoilers, but I will say that after what seemed like a reasonable and realistic first half, the second half descended into darkness abruptly, with some of the characters' decisions (and story lines) feeling very flimsy.