Reviews tagging 'Xenophobia'

Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher

2 reviews

tigerproofrock's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A very unusual blend of more mature topics (such as domestic violence and pregnancy prevention) with a more childlike trustworthiness and simplicity of story. Gentle romance, a faithful dog, a cranky witch and a fairy godmother come along to keep the story safe enough. 

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souriete's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Strangely compelling book about a princess's quest to kill her older sister's abusive husband, a very powerful prince. She gathers a group of unlikely allies with varying abilities on her way to her sister's court.

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