A review by lhanson2022
The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

Excellent read! Chilling descriptions of accused witches interlaced with modern-day discoveries about the efficacy of herbal cures. Very interesting, although I did get a little lost in the chapters involving Connie's graduate school drudgery.  Too close to reality for comfort, I suppose!