Canon

A Novel

De: Paige Lewis

Narrado por: Vico Ortiz

“Lewis blew me away with their debut novel . . . an absolute hoot.”
—The New York Times Book Review

“A scorchingly brilliant, wildly funny, and deeply moving epic.”
—John Green, #1 globally bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars

Two unlikely heroes embark on quests to win God’s favor in this outrageously entertaining, profoundly heartfelt novel that announces an ingenious new voice in the tradition of Chain-Gang All-Stars, No One Is Talking About This, and Martyr!

Yara can’t comprehend why God has chosen them to slay Dominic, the ruthless leader of the army of Bad Guys. Cast out by their family and reeling from a destructive relationship, Yara has never felt weaker—but with nothing left to lose, they strike a deal. Abandoning their solitary days of embroidery and obsessive cleaning, Yara reluctantly embarks on a perilous odyssey designed to prepare them for the daunting mission ahead.

Meanwhile, Adrena, a disillusioned prophet with a terrifying secret power, is determined to become the hero of this story. Desperately seeking the glory of God’s approval and the promise of heaven, where she hopes to reunite with her beloved mother, Adrena must first persuade Harpo, the leader of the Good Guys, that her plan is God’s will.

As their journeys unfold in a series of unforgettable adventures, Yara and Adrena are propelled toward each other and transformative revelations about life, death, and destiny in this intensely captivating, irreverent epic from a singularly brilliant new voice in fiction.

A poetic, cinematic, funny, gory, goofy, downer epic

I don't think I've read anything like it before, but I felt a familiarity and love for the characters through the unfolding of this story. Great universal themes and a big question: how far will you blindly follow?

I wanted to like it, but even it’s “weird” couldn’t carry it.

I bought this novel based on a recommendation from John Green. It reminded me of when your friend recounts their dram from last night. You listen politely, hoping it will end soon. Themes of faith struggles, family issues, pollution, war are thrown in with a “it sucks then you die” attitude. Do not believe references to Terry Pratchett or Jason Pargin. This is not that.