New Review! The Book of David by Kate L. Mary 5 Cranky Stars

The Book of David by Kate L. Mary
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Cranky Stars


Well, this was a shocker. Not what I expected from this author but very good. It also was very upsetting to me but I’m giving it 5 stars because it is so well written. If you can’t handle reading about abuse and cults, don’t try this book. It will trigger.


This story is about a religious cult called the Children of David. David is their leader and they call him Father. Willow is a 15 year old girl born after her mother joined this cult. Her father had died before her birth and her mother found solace in Father David’s teachings. She has known nothing other than life in the compound. There must be more to life than a fence and the buildings in which they live and work. As with all cults, woman are beaten down, subservient and timid. In Willow’s mother’s case, physically beaten daily too.


At the age of 15, the young girls are betrothed to men that Father David chooses for them. In Willow’s case, she is betrothed to his son. In this cult, the girls are taught to read and write and then are put to work. No further schooling is allowed as their purpose will be to serve their husband. A 15 year old girl knows nothing and in Willow’s case, her mother has shown her no love and taught her nothing. The betrothal ceremony is quite the shock for her. She is raped and beaten by David Jr and knows she has to escape the cult.


Two weeks of freedom opens Willow’s eyes to a whole new world but alas, she is found. She is severely punished and then the whole group is moved to another state. She will not be married until the age of 18 so she has 3 years to plan her escape again. However, the days drag on and her 18th birthday draws nearer and nearer. You’ll have to read the book to see what happens.





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