Review: 5 stars = I freaking LOVED this book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 2, 2014
This was an unbelievably frustrating book to read. Not because of the writing, because Ms. York has gifted us with another stellar novel in this series, but because of the subject matter. Just in case you didn’t hate Jack’s father after the first book, rest assured that you will after this one. Because prayer didn’t succeed in curing Jack’s homosexuality, Nathaniel decides to send him to a gay rehabilitation camp (what a joke those are). Based upon the author’s description, this lovely hellhole is located in my neck of the woods (at least where I grew up) and that alone made me fear for Jack’s safety … and my fears were not unwarranted.And if the torture that Jack endures is not painful enough, we also have to deal with the emotional turmoil that Andrew faces as he experiences the love and safety of a foster family that actually cares about him and accepts his sexuality only to have it yanked away when the judge orders reunification. Unfortunately, being forced to return to his parents’ home is not all that Andrew must endure but I can say no more without revealing spoilers.While Andrew and Jack’s journey is a well-crafted work of fiction, it is unfortunate that teens and young adults face similar situations daily. Ms. York’s Sending Jack Off To Jesus is a heart wrenching read, yet I fear that the final book will see their lives getting worse before they get better. I’m off to find out as I have to know that these boys get their happy ever after, even if they have to travel through hell to get there.I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.Reviewed by Angela at Crystal's Many Reviewers!