A review by zinfandel
The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

dark emotional reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

It is so refreshing to see a narrative that features the leads having an LGBTQ+ romance without said romance being the only focus of the novel. The only reason this rating isn’t 5 stars is because I want more. I understand why the book ended where it did, but I have been left just wanting more. Just read it. Trust me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Murder, Domestic abuse, and Adult/minor relationship

The SA scenes in this book are quite graphic and may be triggering to some readers. I found said scenes very hard to read. They do not come from no where and are definitely skippable if that is an option for you.