A review by bethanyisareader
Volition by Chautona Havig

5.0

I first read Volition back when it was first published late 2019. Since then, I have thought of it on occasion, recently deciding to renew my acquaintance with it-and what a good decision that was. It was so much richer the second time that I read it. I found it just as interesting a plot as the first time, while also finding it thought-provoking and full of witticisms I neglected to properly appreciate the first time through. This book will be finding its place on my shelves in its physical paper-backed glory (a bit ironic considering the subject material).

Romance-wise: completely clean

Violence: there is some mild violence and mention of a distant past serial killer more as an aside. Due to some deep-thinking themes, I think age 15 would be ideal, but I wouldn’t have an issue with a younger child reading it. I just don’t think they would easily understand it. As an adult, I could see it as a light read, as I took it the first time, or a more thoughtful one, as I read it this time.

Note: this is different from my usual genres, but Chautona wrote it, so I read it. Please also note that the main character’s religious views determine a large part of the story line. As a practicing Christian, I found it fit perfectly (there are some books I would say not to force Jesus into, but Chautona writes God seamlessly into her books and I found this to be neither cheesy nor cliche).