This side of salvation

This was a really intense page-turner! It flashes back and forth in time to before and after “The Rush,” which is when the cult David's family belongs to believes believers will be taken to Heaven. (They don't like the term “Rapture” because they feel other cults have ruined it.) I thought this was a thoughtful, compelling look at grief and belief. It was interesting that David did identify as a born-again “Jesus freak” who liked going to church–he didn't reject all of his parents' beliefs, just the “Rush.” I also appreciated the complexity of his longtime best friend Kane coming out. David responded by finding Biblical interpretations that being gay is okay, which David's parents' rejected. A lot going on! I was into it.A good readalike for [b:Rapture Practice: A True Story About Growing Up Gay in an Evangelical Family 18656002 Rapture Practice A True Story About Growing Up Gay in an Evangelical Family Aaron Hartzler https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1392326250s/18656002.jpg 19042639], and.. uh... I don't know. I don't feel like there are so many contemporary teen books where Christianity is a focal point, aside from like Melody Carlson and other Christian Fiction books. Hmm.