Reviews

Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher

rachnsl's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

metchap's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

leemoon's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny inspiring mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

firebugzy's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny medium-paced

4.25

oph_'s review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious 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? N/A

5.0

- THIS is the definition of found family 
- not usually a big fan of romance but this one worked for me 
- clever and well paced plot
- everything Kingfisher writes is honestly so good 

biene98's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny 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? No

4.0

lealeamat's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny hopeful fast-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

ravenslanding's review against another edition

4.0

Another compelling story from T Kingfisher. I know it is weird to describe something as whimsical and dark...but that is how it is. Do we have some stuff that is creepy beyond all reason? Yes. Do we have a pet undead dog who is the best boy? Also yes.
Strong fairy tale vibe, unlikely friends go on adventures, good ending.

stygianfox's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

youmns's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This was actually a reread, though I'd forgotten I read this a couple of years ago. 

Cute, sweet story; an adult take on the fairy tale. Mara reads like any awkward woman with self-esteem issues would: unsure, uncomfortable, plowing on despite feeling like maybe she's doing it all wrong. Kingfisher has a knack for writing female characters any female reader would easily identify with.

Agnes is my favorite.