This was a WILD ride. I'm not always the biggest cult enthusiast, but these people are completely nutty and I was captivated. I think if I enjoyed reading about cults then it would be a 5 star read, I just cannot take these people seriously and would have fled much sooner. Though, I think the author did a fantastic job setting up the scene and depicting the emotions that I could absolutely feel why each person got swept away. Something about the writing plus the audiobook did make it a powerful immersive experience. I also enjoyed watching the MC who is a total skeptic also start to be swayed. I do think the end was a bit too cat and mouse for me (and in a slightly repetitive way). But overall totally wild and enjoyable.

Note: I listened to the audiobook and it's definitely the way to go.

Thanks to the publishers for a free audiobook copy and free eARC; my thoughts and review are my own.