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The Rapture of Canaan by Sheri Reynolds follows fifteen-year-old Ninah, who lives in a strict religious community led by her grandfather. She struggles with the rigid rules and fear-based teachings, especially when she falls in love with her prayer partner, James, and becomes pregnant. Ninah's pregnancy and James' subsequent death create chaos, prompting her to question her faith and community's practices, eventually leading her to seek her own understanding of God. The book addresses topics concerning religious extremism, coercive control, and the mental health struggles following traumatic community events.