Humor interlaced with more serious ideas make for an interesting and enjoyable read. “The story adeptly asks readers to question what they believe and why, without being preachy, judgmental, or dismissive. In a time when it can seem like tolerance is at an all-time low, this novel.provides a potent reminder of how different perspectives can coexist peacefully.” (Entertainment Weekly) Katie Henry has crafted a thoughtful, refreshing story. “ Heretics Anonymous hits all the right beats. Come for the arch first-person narrative and puppy love, stay for the examination into belief.” (ALA Booklist (starred review)) Yet his introduction to others who feel differently-in the case of Lucy, passionately differently-opens him up. Michael isn’t searching he know how he feels. “Most impressive here is Henry’s multifaceted take on religion. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title. But when Michael takes one mission too far-putting the other Heretics at risk-he must decide whether to fight for his own freedom or rely on faith, whatever that means, in God, his friends, or himself. Michael encourages the Heretics to go from secret society to rebels intent on exposing the school’s hypocrisies one stunt at a time. Clare’s outcasts, and he officially joins Heretics Anonymous, where he can be an atheist, Lucy can be an outspoken feminist, Avi can be Jewish and gay, Max can wear whatever he wants, and Eden can practice paganism. Only this girl, Lucy, isn’t just Catholic. When a girl challenges their teacher in class, Michael thinks he might have found one, and a fellow atheist at that. His dad has just made the family move again, and Michael needs a friend. When Michael walks through the doors of Catholic school, things can’t get much worse. Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Robyn Schneider. The Breakfast Club meets Saved! in debut author Katie Henry’s hilarious novel about a band of misfits who set out to challenge their school, one nun at a time. Put an atheist in a strict Catholic school? Expect comedy, chaos, and an Inquisition. * Amazon Best Book of the Month August 2018 * New York Public Library Best Books 2018 *

Heretics Anonymous by Katie Henry