untitledlullaby's review against another edition
5.0
She really writes the atmosphere very well in this book. It is very bleak and sad and depressing and infuriating. What these people went through is maddening. I loved the two protagonists and their love story. It really felt like a movie.
amyandbooks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
laurenjpegler's review against another edition
5.0
this was fab!! historical fiction based on a true event with a fresh look at witchcraft in the 1600s. couldn’t have asked for more. loved the atmosphere, the relationship between maren and ursa, the tension and the writing. deffo a new fave i’m thinking
christinaeh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
guerra_sio's review against another edition
3.0
The storm came like a snap killing all the men. After the tragedy, the women of Vardo come together. But the precarious balance is soon endangered when a witch hunter knocks at their door.
chloeallegra's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Miscarriage and Infertility
nyk4envy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I enjoyed this book immensely. The writing and language was something to get used to, but once I did, I saw it for it’s beauty. A tragic story of pain and love and survival. It can only reflect on the current state of our world. Being prosecuted, oppressed, losing and grieving, finding yourself grounded by loves in your life. It was incredible to read, sometimes I couldn’t put it down. Sometimes I needed to put it down. I cried with the characters, I raged with them.
Incredible story based on a far away tragedy and I couldn’t have asked for me.
Incredible story based on a far away tragedy and I couldn’t have asked for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, Racial slurs, Rape, Homophobia, Violence, Colonisation, Infertility, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Murder, Torture, Death, and Grief
daphne_k's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
emboyle101's review against another edition
4.0
Wasn’t sure what to expect with book but it totally transported me. The depiction of the harshness and mystery of village life, of the deep friendships and also the total agony, mistrust and misery that can be born out of everyday interactions between women I found really captivating. Was gripped. A good, solid enjoyable read.