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A review by decie
The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
this could have been so good but as soon as they arrested the friend it went downhill SO FAST. devastating. and I know it's historically accurate for it to be devastating, but tbh i want all books to give all queer people happy endings. ...definitely check the trigger warnings.
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death and Miscarriage