All Michael has ever wanted was to stay in one place for longer than a few months, but because of his father’s job, he is always moving around and starting over. Which was easy enough for him to get used to, until his parents decided that it would be best if he went to a Catholic school. The only problem is that Michael is an atheist, and doesn’t care how good the education is if he has to sit through services and learn about a God that he doesn’t believe in. However, soon after arriving, Michael stumbles upon a group of people that feel the same way. They call themselves Heretics Anonymous, and as the school year progresses, they come up with a variety of schemes to make other students more aware of their school’s twisted values. 

I think that this book is amazing! One thing that I especially enjoyed about it was the characters. They all had amazing personalities and very unique beliefs. I think that Katie Henry did very well in terms of writing characters that feel flawed and real, and aren’t afraid to voice their opinions, even if that means going against what their school believes. This whole book really covered the idea that voices have power to change things for the better, no matter how few there are, which is a really good message to put into a young adult book. I also really enjoyed the way that the author dealt with the topic of religion. There were so many different beliefs represented in this book, and it was interesting to read about how the characters reacted to religions different from their own and came to terms with the fact that it is ok to believe different things than other people. 

I think that this book is perfect for teens who want to read a book full of likable characters with strong opinions who aren’t afraid to use their voices. Other books that include teens who passionately voice their opinions are: On The Come Up by Angie Thomas and You’re Welcome, Universe by Whitney Gardner.