Mara is not what you would class a ‘typical’ student.... Outgoing? Nope. Friendly? Far from it. Enthusiastic? Certainly not. Keen on socialising? No way! In fact, she is the complete opposite and is seemingly depressed, angry and severely introverted. From the blurb on the back of the book the reader is instantly aware that she is suffering following involvement in an extreme religious sect. Having recently undertaken a theology degree to try to achieve some kind of resolve in her life, Mara doesn’t seem to be coping with the situation very well. Although she is a very intelligent young woman, she lacks the social skills ...  Read the complete review