Dinavahi deftly describes the feeling of unknowingly sinking further into a precarious situation and uses her psychology training to explain clinically how Lyon was able to manipulate her ... An absorbing and heartfelt reflection that will immerse readers interested in cults and memoirs.
A brilliant, personal take on the pernicious power of cults ... Dinavahi is a talented writer with a dark sense of humor. Her intensely vulnerable storytelling vividly illustrates the ways in which society preys on the insecurity of neurodiverse women and, in particular, neurodiverse women of color.
Poignant ... Dinavahi’s conversational tone and clear-eyed sense of her own vulnerability make for a powerful self-portrait. It’s equal parts fascinating and edifying.
