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A review by knittingtipsy
The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This was a really beautifully written and stark portrait of strong women living in a brutal time.
Graphic: Sexual assault and Death
Witch trials are a major topic of the book, so all the sexism and violence and horror that accompanies those are in here.