Purity By Skyler Mason [OFFICIAL]

: The book delves into religious trauma , illustrating how "purity" is often weaponized to instill fear and distorted views of intimacy in women. Major Themes

Published in 2022, Skyler Mason’s Purity is a contemporary "friends-to-lovers" romance that serves as a visceral exploration of the psychological and social impacts of . The novel follows Livvy, a young woman raised in a strict evangelical environment, as she attempts to reclaim her bodily autonomy and navigate a burgeoning relationship with her longtime best friend, Cole Walker. Core Narrative and Conflict Purity by Skyler Mason

: Having remained a virgin due to the shame-based teachings of her youth, Livvy decides to "move on" and asks Cole—the campus "player"—to take her virginity with no strings attached. : The book delves into religious trauma ,