A review by theteaisaddictive
The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

challenging dark emotional reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The Mercies impresses on multiple levels, including mob psychology, the reasoning behind witch hunts, the inclusion of queer women, and
killing an abusive husband
. Where it loses me is the resolution -- it really feels like this could have used another 5-10 pages to give the ending some more emotional closure. As it was, I felt as if the denouement came a little too quickly for my liking. Overall, however, I really enjoyed this book. 
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