This is an interesting book. The topic is fascinating and it has the feel of a historical fiction with some fantastical overtones. The young protagonist, May is only 14-years-old and the story begins as she is being judged for her alleged crime. Many of the other girls are given severe punishment and some are released. May is assigned as a "Sin Eater" where she is marked as such and expected to follow specific rules, such as not speaking and then eating certain items after people confess their sins. She is generally shunned by others and in some ways she comes to the realization that this means she will be isolated but never hungry as she is called into tend to people on their deathbed to eat foods representing their sins.
The interaction she had with those who were dying and their families and friends was interesting. The characters were good and the story is compelling. My only negative is that this book had some pacing issues toward the middle section.
I enjoyed this and if this type of book suits you then this is a good one.
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