Screw that pastor. Preferably with a chainsaw because WHY have I been reading about THE most evil characters in queer books? Oh, right… 😃 Well, I say HAPPY PRIDE 🏳️‍🌈

Thank you to NetGalley and Viking Books for the ARC of *Seven Ways to Be Sinful* by Jenna Voris. This book review definitely earns its spot as a memorable read!

This wasn't what I expected, but in a really good way. This is another YA book that I'd recommend as a title that beautifully explores a main character's personal relationship with religion. *Seven Ways to Be Sinful* caught my eye for two reasons: 1. the beautiful cover and 2. the title had me thinking of the themes of temptation and morality. Though I knew the premise of the book, I appreciated the way in which Jenna Voris took Riley's perspective of the church and its congregation one step fu...

I snatched up *Seven Ways to Be Sinful* on Libby the second it dropped—Jenna Voris’s previous book, *Every Time You Hear That Song*, totally charmed me. But honestly? I finished this one wanting more depth from the characters and their connection.And I’ll be straight up: neither Riley nor Julia totally clicked for me. Riley had a bit more going on, though, so I found myself relating to her more than Julia.The romantic moments between them felt few and far between, which made it tough to really r...

I was eager to read *Seven Ways to Be Sinful* as soon as I knew it was coming out. Of course I was. Religion and homosexuality is one of my favorite topics, and Jenna Voris handles this tension so well. I understood Riley so much. I don't often read a character who I identify with so deeply. The only difference is I wish I was as enlightened at 16/17 as she was. I liked almost everything about this book: the discussions about faith and Christianity/religion (with enough grace for the people it m...

I'm so over books that trash my faith. Prejudice and exclusion within the church are important issues that need to be discussed and addressed, no doubt about it. And there are many things not found in the Bible (like the concept of the seven deadly sins) that churches treat with an undeserved reverence. But twisting important verses into sarcastic jokes (like "Love is patient, love is kind, love is gay"?????) and disrespecting fundamental principles such as repentance in a faith followed by OVER...

Riley left her church a year ago because it wasn't a welcoming place for a bisexual girl like her, especially after how the church treated her sister when she had an abortion. So, when Riley gets sent to the principal’s office for smacking a girl who was trash-talking her sister, she definitely doesn’t expect to be offered a way to avoid suspension by going to church camp. She jumps at the chance, partly because her best friend Julia will be there too. But Julia’s dad is running the camp, and ...

4.5 stars. Irreverent, goddamn hilarious, and containing a nuanced exploration of religion through the lens of a flawed but lovable queer protagonist, *Seven Ways to Be Sinful* was an excellent YA contemporary that resonated with me in ways that I didn't expect. Jenna Voris has crafted a truly special book, and as far as YA book reviews go, this one's simple: read it.

Church used to be a comfortable place for Riley—until she realized that her queerness would never be accepted, and until the pastor threw her sister Hannah out for getting an abortion. She doesn't regret leaving and not going back...except that she's been quietly in love with the pastor's daughter for years. And except that the pastor isn't happy that she left without his say-so. And except that after an altercation at school, she's been banished to church camp in Kentucky for a week...and now t...

Jenna Voris's *Seven Ways to Be Sinful* is a YA novel about a queer theater kid who (because, you know, *plot*) winds up at a Baptist camp. She decides to prove Asshole Pastor wrong by committing all seven deadly sins in seven days without getting smited or whatever. This plan is further (un)calculated to win the eternal friendship (could one possibly wish for more?) of Asshole Pastor's lovely daughter, Julia—a plan so foolproof it couldn't possibly go wrong. *Seven Ways to Be Sinful* is sharp, ...

If you went to religious summer camp, you deserve financial compensation (and this book: Seven Ways to Be Sinful by Jenna Voris). Seriously though, if you're looking for a steamy romance with a touch of rebellion and a whole lot of heart, Jenna Voris's Seven Ways to Be Sinful might just be your perfect escape. Consider it your permission slip to indulge in a little literary sin. For those seeking a captivating book review, look no further!