I'm not usually a fan of historical fiction but this book interested me. I really liked the characters, Dr Waycross, and the Winter Sisters. I was intrigued by the struggle of Dr. Waycross to gain the trust of the folks who were superstitious and accustomed to the remedies provided by the sisters. The people feared amputation, blood letting and surgery more than their ailments. As the doctor sees and hears of the cures performed by the sisters, his desire to turn them to science becomes a urning to understand their ways of herbs, lore and seemingly miracles.
This book has mystery, some humor, a few ghost stories and is an overall enjoyable read.
I'd give 5 stars except I didn't like that the story perspective changed from the Dr. to the sisters mid page and it was confusing at times.
Thanks for the review copy Netgalley and QW Publishers.

The Winter Sisters by Tim Westover is an interesting novel that is part fiction/part fantasy. It intertwines both genres to create a quick, engrossing read.

I enjoyed the characters and felt they had multiple layers which led to a nice complexity.

I enjoyed the location/setting 1800s Georgia and I also enjoyed the cast of characters.

I enjoyed the ending, and also the afterward that the author wrote to add some historical significance from a medical aspect. As someone in the medical field, that part, as well as how alternative treatments were dispersed between what “traditional medical treatments” were widely accepted at that time, added a layer of interest for me.

A great read. 4/5 stars

Thank you NetGalley and QW Publishers for this ARC and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.