Unabridged Audiobook
"Fate is a story people tell themselves so they can believe everything happens for a reason, that the whole awful world is fitted together like some perfect machine, with blood for oil and bones for brass. That every child locked in her cellar or girl chained to her loom is in her right and proper place. She [Agnes] doesn't much care for fate." I loved this read. It has all of the elements of historical fiction that I love mixed with the beauty of magical prose. Add a dash of fairy tale interludes, dark forces and spells and I spent the past few weeks constantly curled up on my couch slowly enjoying this world created by Harrow. There are areas that tend to read a little slower when the action isn't prevalent and information is being presented but it ties in so beautifully with the era and the aspects of the world building that I found myself engrossed. I enjoyed how everything tied to witchery for the three sisters. Harrow presents each one with her flaws, pushing them to face their regrets and fears and become more. The tie-ins from past to present and the aspect of the sisters joining the suffragists was well thought out. Honestly, this is perfectly timed considering the upcoming voting. The powerful message of being a women, our rights and fighting for ourselves was woven expertly in the plot. I applaud Harrow for her inclusion of segregation. Quinn may have been a side character but she stood out beautifully for what she represented in this novel. This is different from The Ten Thousand Doors of January and I hope readers go in expecting something new and exciting from Harrow. I highly recommend taking your time with this read. This is one you'll want to absorb slowly without the rush of deadlines or other novels cramming into your space. A read that will stick with you long after the final page is read.
Deeply satisfying, especially considering the times we live in today.
Loved this book! Listened to two more by the author as soon as I finished this one.
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