A review by mad_is_rad
The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes

4.5

Emotionally wrecked from this one. It made a distant atrocity (the witch hunts in northern Norway in the 17th century) into something very personal and real. Ursa was a stand-out character and I really admired her fortitude. If you’re looking for something heartbreaking and bleak, but with moments of tenderness, this is the one. Great winter read…unless you’re already sad!!! In which case, go read The Thursday Murder Club or something!
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