Cult – Write on the World

Mariana Enriquez’s Our Share of Night is not an easy read—and that’s what makes it unforgettable. This sprawling, terrifying, and deeply layered novel moves through decades of Argentina’s history, entangling grief, family, colonialism, and the occult in ways that feel both intimate and vast.

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The novel begins with Juan and his six-year-old son Gaspar, reeling after the death of Rosario—Juan’s wife and Gaspar’s mother. They set out on a road trip to Rosario’s ancestral home, but this is no ordinary return to family. Rosario’s family belongs to The Order, a secretive cult that will stop at nothing in its pursuit of immortality. Their devotion is not to god or country, but to the Darkness, a supernatural force that demands unspeakable acts in exchange for power. Gaspar is their legacy, and Juan knows it.

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I love a good cult novel, and Brooke Beyfuss’s After We Were Stolen did not disappoint! It is a gripping exploration of cult life, family, and the enduring power of the human spirit. The novel follows Avery, a young woman who escapes a secretive, controlling cult after a devastating fire. As she navigates the complexities of the outside world, Avery grapples with the trauma of her past and the uncertain future that lies ahead.

Raised in a secluded compound, Avery’s life has been defined by rigid rules, grueling physical training, and an unwavering belief in her father’s teachings. When a fire ravages the compound, forcing her to flee with her brother, Cole, Avery is thrust into a world she barely recognizes. Struggling to adapt to the unfamiliar landscape of freedom, she must confront the horrors of her past and the lingering fear that her family may not have survived the blaze.

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