Down from the Mountain (Paperback)

from amandacb

Now, this is why I read young adult literature - an interesting and not overwrought narrative from the viewpoint of a teenager ingrained in a religious cult, Down From the Mountain is interesting, fresh, and alarming. Eva, so named after Eve and therefore always a reminder of temptation, is 14 ye...

from twileteyes

This is the story of Eva, a fourteen year old who has spent almost 10 years living within a religious cult. As she is allowed a little bit of interaction with the outside world she begins to question some of the rules and decisions their leader makes, ultimately leading Eva to a situation that re...

from JanaRose1

Eva, a member of the Righteous Path cult begins selling jewelry in the local town. As life on the compound grows harder, Eva begins to realize that the heathens aren't the evil monsters they have been made out to be. When she is called to become the prophet's wife, she must decide if she will con...

from jwarbler

I'm so glad I picked this book up. Eva's journey is so heartwrenching and intriguing, and I loved all the Narnia references (because I am a huge nerd like that). This book never feels disrespectful or flippant about religion, either, which I really appreciate. The reader knows that Ezekiel's beli...

from JanaRose1

Eva, a member of the Righteous Path cult begins selling jewelry in the local town. As life on the compound grows harder, Eva begins to realize that the heathens aren't the evil monsters they have been made out to be. When she is called to become the prophet's wife, she must decide if she will con...