A review by prosepander
Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Slewfoot is a story of hard work and vengeance, evolution, and an unlikely friendship- wrapped up in a setting that includes the wonder of magic juxtaposed with real-world and fantastical violence. 

One of my favorite parts of Slewfoot was the slow-growing relationship between Samson and Abitha, from enemies to what I would describe as platonic soulmates. I fell in love with their gentle friendship. 

The only thing I didn’t enjoy was not the author's fault in the first place. What drew me to this novel initially was its comparison to Robert Egger’s The VVitch. While Slewfoot is shallowly similar to The VVitch in the way that it is about witchcraft in Puritan America, the tone and themes could not be more different. In that sense, I was disappointed by Slewfoot because I was looking for something more similar to The VVitch with its very slow build and bleak tone. However, I want to be very clear that this is not Brom's fault in the slightest. The novel was beautiful and unique, just different from how I’ve seen other influencers present it. 

Overall, I have a great affection for Slewfoot. I would not recommend this book to those looking for something similar to The VVitch. However, I would like to recommend this book to those who like novels with a more naturalistic view of witchcraft and those who enjoy a “good for her” kind of ending.