A review by jmitchell20
The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This was a reread. I've been recommending this book to everyone I know for years so I wanted to check it was still as good as I'd remember, and it is! 
The writing is beautiful and the story is heart-wrenching. Read it over two miserable February days- the perfect backdrop. 
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