Reviews of The Familiars

l j newsholme

11/02/2019 – 10:16

Compelling and fascinating

Although this was a little slow to start, I found it to be very immersive and thoroughly...

rebeccaearl

10/02/2019 – 21:22

Gripping debut

I received a copy of The Familiars from NetGalley and Readers First in exchange for honest...

kezzlou85

10/02/2019 – 17:44

An intriguing story

Fleetwood Shuttleworth is pregnant again and desperate to carry this baby to term. A letter warns...

infamyinfamy

10/02/2019 – 08:28

Enthralling

I am not a huge fan of historical fiction, and do not usually read this genre, however I am a...

sid

09/02/2019 – 23:25

Amazing

I love the cover of this book its very eye catching and I did not know that it was based on real...

janapple

09/02/2019 – 03:35

Riveting read

Loved the history, and could really relate as being a Lancastrian myself, i have an avid interest...

valerian70

07/02/2019 – 05:53

Something Wicked

Despite the length of this book I read it in one day and, more or less, one sitting. Maybe it...

little bookness lane

07/02/2019 – 00:46

A geniuine pleasure to read.

The evolving alliance of seventeen year old Fleetwood Shuttleworth and a remarkably talented...

bookloveressex

05/02/2019 – 21:17

Pendle Witches

I did find this book difficult to get into at first, although after a while I found it held my...

hallrachel

05/02/2019 – 20:07

Eminently readable historical fiction marred by a dubious heroine and lack of atmosphere.

Stacey Halls debut historical novel is a fictionalised account of the Pendle witch trials in...

katybun

05/02/2019 – 19:59

Loved It

The Familiars is a story that transports the reader into the early seventeenth century, at a...

orange_paper41

05/02/2019 – 18:29

Deliciously atmospheric

Interesting tale set amongst the shadow of the Pendle witch trials. The location and era in which...

it’s a cat’s life….

05/02/2019 – 18:00

A slow but engaging read...

"The Familiars" written by Stacey Halls is a story based on a true historical timeline and real...

hollyxx92

05/02/2019 – 16:07

Well written

Not my usual pick but some thing about this drew me in to it and I’m glad I decided to take the...

samred

05/02/2019 – 12:43

Interesting

17 year old Fleetwood is married, and pregnant for the fourth time. Her husband is desperate for...

hollymayclark

05/02/2019 – 11:13

Difficult to get into

At first I found that this book was really difficult to get into. The whole first 80 pages was a...

robbieartlett

05/02/2019 – 03:32

Great Story But Struggled With Pace

So I was drawn into “The Familars” initially by the stunning cover, the image does not do the...

jerome fagan

04/02/2019 – 18:30

“Enchanting historical wonder”

I was very lucky to have received a proof copy of this wonderful story and have purchased copies...

taneareads

04/02/2019 – 15:46

A wonderful read

Actual rating is 4.5 stars. This was an absolutely wonderful book and I really enjoyed reading...

book_club_mumma

04/02/2019 – 13:26

Familiars - my initial thoughts!

I am a huge fan of historical fiction and I am not surprised that I am a huge fan of this book....

nella

04/02/2019 – 10:41

Unexpectedly relevant to the modern age.

At 17, Fleetwood finds herself pregnant again, but still childless. Her husband is worried,...

madhatterisreading

01/02/2019 – 20:21

Breathtaking Introduction

When I first read at the summary, it intrigues me. I know it will be different from the books...