diff --git a/build.sh b/build.sh
index 4d5311f..6c75cc2 100644
--- a/build.sh
+++ b/build.sh
@@ -59,6 +59,10 @@ main() {
     git fetch --unshallow
   fi
 
+    # clone theme
+    echo "Cloning theme..."
+    git submodule update --init --recursive
+    
   # Build the site
   echo "Building the site..."
   hugo --gc --minify