What an unforgettable debut novel 💙 

Thank you, Celadon Books, for the gifted copy of Penitence through the #celadonreadtogether program! {partner} 

 

Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆ 

 

 

If there is one piece of advice I have for you about Penitence - it’s to go into it knowing very little. The less you know, the less you will expect, and the more you will be in awe of Kristin Koval and her incredible debut novel. 

 

Because I want you to go into knowing as little as possible, I will keep my review brief. Pertinence is a heavy, heavy read—the characters in this book feel very real, and they are also very real. They have made mistakes, tried to do what is best for those around them, and ended up carrying the consequences of their actions for their entire lives. My heart broke for every single person in this book. 

 

I gave Penitence five stars, not because it left me feeling happy or gave me the ending that I expected, but because Koval took a 320-page book and made me feel such raw emotion that I had to take a break from reading at times. Penitence will stay with me for a very long time. 

 

Read if you enjoy: 

👩🏽‍⚖️ Legal drama 

🥺 Real, flawed characters 

🫤 Complex & complicated 

🗣️ Multiple POV 

👏🏼 Debut novels 

 

I recommend adding Penitence to your reading list. If you have any concerns about the content, please DM me, and I can answer your questions. 

 

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