Summary:
The Killing of Faith, winner of three national awards, promises a shocking thriller full of secrets, lies, and a twist you’ll never see coming. The story follows Faith, a woman who seemingly has it all but wants more—and her insatiable desire plunges her into a nightmare that unravels piece by piece. The mystery centers on Faith’s whereabouts, the events that led her there, and the consequences of her choices, all building toward a final reveal meant to turn everything upside down.
Review:
I’ll be honest: this one didn’t work for me. Marketed as a thriller, The Killing of Faith fell short of its promise, and it’s one of the rare books I couldn’t bring myself to finish.
The writing style was jarring from the outset, especially with its attempt to capture a teenage girl’s diary voice. Lines like “I’m fifteen, I have a cute and innocent face, soft curves, and straight, skinny legs” felt more unsettling than authentic—reading like an adult man’s projection rather than a believable character.
Faith herself is frustratingly self-absorbed, making it nearly impossible to root for her. Even as the narrative dangled the promise of a shocking twist, I couldn’t justify trudging through when the journey itself felt hollow. The prose often came across as condescending, spelling out details as though the reader couldn’t be trusted to keep up, and the occasional sex scenes were awkward, unnecessary, and poorly executed.
That said, reading is subjective. The premise might intrigue some readers, and plenty of books I’ve disliked have gone on to become bestsellers (looking at you, Fifty Shades). If the description piques your curiosity, it might be worth forming your own opinion.
For me, though, this was a miss.
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Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author via Voracious Readers Only.