A woman who fled a Florida wellness cult confronts her buried past when a journalist digs into her secrets and missing sister.
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A woman who fled a Florida wellness cult confronts her buried past when a journalist digs into her secrets and missing sister.
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A USA TODAY BESTSELLER A searing novel from the USA Today bestselling author of Such a Bad Influence, follows a young woman whose life is upended when a journalist uncovers her mysterious and hidden upbringing. From the outside, Catharine West’s childhood sounds idyllic—balmy days spent running barefoot through the gardens, plucking ripe tomatoes straight from the vine as sunlight warmed her skin. Her parents built a life that was simple and community-focused, an ethos that soon attracted others...
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Sexual content
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No evidence found in available sources
Violence & gore
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Murder and physical violence tied to cult life and its aftermath
Profanity
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Substance use
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Addiction themes explored alongside control and wellness culture
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Wellness cult rituals and charismatic leader; not traditional faith
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonic content depicted
Political content
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Recurring critique of wellness culture, perfectionism, and womanhood
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Cult emotional and physical abuse, gaslighting, body shaming, eating disorders
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