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A review by erica_reads_things
Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
One of my favorite reads of the year, by far! Very clear parallels to the Salem Witch Trials, but with it's whole one stories, incredibly compelling characters, and stunning fantasy elements. I really thoroughly enjoyed it. Honestly, the last quarter of the book during/immediately after Abitha and Sarah's trial was scarier and more tense than many of the horror novels I have read. Just the utter realness and knowing what truth it's based on left me with a pit in my stomach. Just so well done!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Racism, Fire/Fire injury, and Colonisation
Minor: Sexual content and Death of parent