Her Holiness: A Novel

5 Star Review

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Editorial Book Review:

By Tony Collins

Dustin Dunbar's Her Holiness: A Novel is a bold and luminous work that is both spiritually intense and narratively suspenseful. His vision is unwavering and urgent, drawing readers into a world where human resilience, faith, and power intersect in a narrative that is both original and profound. This novel defies convention, and its author establishes himself as a daring voice that is unafraid to challenge boundaries.

Dunbar's prose is both elegant and accessible, seamlessly guiding the reader through intricately layered characters and richly rendered settings. The narrative is both compelling and assured, seamlessly interweaving personal awakening, political intrigue, and mysticism without ever losing its emotional core. The descriptive passages possess a cinematic quality that heightens the reader's immersion in both the intimate and monumental moments of the narrative, while the dialogue is sharp and resonant.

At its core, Her Holiness explores the fundamental concepts of divine calling, institutional power, and the unwavering pursuit of equality. Through Kate Murphy's narrative, the novel delves into critical questions about the nature of authority, the intersection of tradition and truth, and the concept of embodying conviction in the face of significant opposition. It is not only pertinent, but also profoundly moving, as these themes encourage readers to reflect on their own relationships to courage, justice, and belief.

The effect of the book is both intellectual and emotional. Intellectually, it provokes consideration of the structures that govern spiritual and cultural life, pressing readers to confront the tension between ancient tradition and progressive possibility. Emotionally, it delivers moments of awe, empathy, and unease, drawing the reader into Kate’s haunting visions and her fierce determination to shape a more inclusive future. It matters because it dares to reimagine what leadership, sanctity, and legacy might look like in a world hungry for transformation.

Dustin Dunbar writes with conviction and grace, offering a narrative that is as thought-provoking as it is enthralling. Her Holiness is a work of significance, a novel that lingers long after the final page, urging readers to look deeper into the mysteries of faith, power, and the human spirit.

About the Author

Dustin Dunbar

Dustin Dunbar grew up poor in Midwest America with an abusive, alcohol-addicted father and grandfather, and vowed to never be like them. Devouring psychology books and researching addiction in his twenties, Dunbar earned a doctorate in psychology and believed at that time that he had broken his family’s chains. In 2009, Dunbar was handpicked by Ryan Seacrest for LA Shrink and Endemol Productions Dallas Life Coach, where Dunbar was the “Shrink” and “Life Coach” on those pilots. After drinking moderately, responsibly, and socially for twenty years, he too became addicted to alcohol. He overcame his addiction at the age of forty-eight and has since been helping others overcome theirs. Dunbar is a coach at the Alcohol-Free Revolution, a non-profit online community helping others with alcohol addiction and raising consciousness. Dunbar’s true passions are spending time with his two young daughters, writing, and sports. He currently lives in San Diego, California.