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dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This book was a wonderful and immersive read. The sense of setting is extremely vivid and atmospheric, and it is clear the author writes from a lot of deep knowledge and respect for the region. I found the voices of the women to be distinct and nuanced. The gender dynamics of the book were very moving, particularly the difficulties of queer love in the times this book was set (1881 and 1931, primarily). The folkloric style of the magic involved felt right to the setting and the story. I loved this book, and look forward to its release date so I have others to discuss it with!
I received a digital ARC from NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing in exchange for an honest review.
I received a digital ARC from NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Outing, Abandonment, and Classism