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A review by lkbooks
The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Homophobia, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, and Outing
Minor: Body shaming