I was unable to fully get invested into this story, which is disappointing because the premise sounded so intriguing. I'll definitely pick up Beth Lewis's next book, but this one was not for me.

Those of us who the 1980s have an inbuilt distrust of seemingly utopian cult. So it's no surprise that when James Morrow leaves New York to investigate an off-grid group in the Adirondack Mountains, this take a sinister turn.

A well written and engaging read Children of the Sun keeps you guessing.

I opened this book expecting one story and got something entirely different and it was all the better for it. Exciting, engaging, inspiring and above all beautifully written, this is a cross genre treat

I loved this - I love all things cult/investigative journalism/emotional journeys so from the get go this was always going to be a winner.

Beth Lewis’ writing is so incredibly easy to read, and the way her story telling works with multiple perspectives, timelines, and themes is almost faultless. This was the first book I’d picked up from Lewis, and have now rapidly added anything I could find to my TBR.

As far as the plot is concerned, I was left guessing for almost the entire book - every time I thought I had figured something out, another aspect to consider was added to the mix. This helped create a suspenseful read that compelled you to keep going.

I’d definitely recommend reading this to anyone who found the description even vaguely interesting - I, for one, cannot wait until this is released in May. The physical copy of this will be given a home on my bookshelf as soon as possible.

I initially read this as an arc through NetGalley, and my opinions and views are my own.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was my first Beth Lewis book and I will definitely be looking into her other releases as I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Children of the Sun was a truly suspenseful book with multiple POVs which added so many more dimensions to the story. The cult itself had me intrigued from the get go - Who is the mysterious Sol, what is the Golden Door, why does Root speak the way they do? I had so many questions throughout!

I can usually predict an ending, even when there are many twists and many stories like there are in Children of the Sun, but somehow I couldn't predict this ending at all. Actually, this review has felt hard to do without giving too much away!

Incredibly fortunate to read this prior to publication thanks to NetGalley, I literally couldn't wait until May to read this stunning book so here's my thoughts early.
I'm must also confess to being a massive Beth Lewis fan, as I simply love her earlier work. So it's little surprise that I love Children of the Sun, but I was surprised by just how I do love this book.
The story is told from different perspectives, which draws you into the core of the book. The intriguing, varied characters continue to forge your interest, as the plot evolves and moves in front of you, almost daring you to guess the motives, dangers and outcome. I absolutely failed to guess any of these, which I loved and the ending is a superb culmination of a wonderful novel. The closing fifth of the book is a complete joy, with the final paragraph bring the story closer to the heart. A work of beauty from such a skilled author.

A really interesting, gripping read that’s very well written!

Was a great concept, find cult stories so intriguing and this was no exception!

4+ stars

Beth Lewis never fails to grab my attention and hold it for every single bit of every single page of her books.
This one was no different, except maybe my expectations were higher, a Beth Lewis book about a cult!!!

It gives voice to some interesting characters, non more so that the unique Root.
It build tension as you ponder the cults beliefs and plans moving forwards.
It gave me a few emotional moments as we neared the end.
It is as always beautifully written, and worth your time, and money.

This was an incredible read, there is something so fascinating and yet so chilling about a cult and the unknown within it, that I love reading about them. This book was well written with a compelling storyline and well developed characters that I really came to care about. I loved it.

I would give this book ten stars if I could.
I love a book involving a cult, and this was no different. Beth sets the scene in a scarily beautiful way… I was drawn into the thick of Atlas, and the parts told by Root, who I believed was a young boy, really melted my heart. Each character held their own in the story and they all made me want to carry on reading. It’s incredibly clever how it all pulls together at the end and not in the way you’re expecting. The last section was heartbreakingly perfect, sensational in fact.