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Godshot

Chelsea Bieker
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Godshot

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Chelsea Bieker

Godshot

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

325

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

California • Contemporary

Topic
Gender & Feminism

Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Godshot by Chelsea Bieker, a teenager named Lacey navigates life in a drought-stricken California town dominated by a cult. As her mother disappears, Lacey seeks strength and guidance from unexpected sources to find her place and purpose amidst challenging circumstances.

Dark

Unnerving

Mysterious

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.0

11,307 ratings

65%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Godshot by Chelsea Bieker captivates with its vivid prose and haunting exploration of faith and identity. Reviewers praise its strong, complex characters and atmospheric setting. Some criticism focuses on its dark themes and intense narrative that might overwhelm. Overall, Bieker's debut is powerful and thought-provoking, resonating deeply with its audience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Godshot?

A reader who enjoys Godshot by Chelsea Bieker likely appreciates stories of resilience and transformation set against stark realities. Fans of Where the Crawdads Sing and Educated might find its exploration of strong female protagonists in challenging environments compelling.

4.0

11,307 ratings

65%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

325

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

California • Contemporary

Topic
Gender & Feminism

Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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