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kturi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
kaska_zaw's review against another edition
4.0
Kościany pies, demoniczny kurczak, zła Matka Chrzestna i księżniczka, której największym marzeniem jest ponowne spotkanie pewnego księcia. A dokładniej to spotkanie go i mówiąc oględnie, odesłanie go do krainy przodków. Skutecznie i nieodwołalnie.
Pozornie lekka i śmieszna opowieść, ale pod tym płaszczykiem jest jednak trochę więcej.
Pozornie lekka i śmieszna opowieść, ale pod tym płaszczykiem jest jednak trochę więcej.
bookkaiju's review against another edition
5.0
I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Marra is a nun… Well, sort of. Technically she’s not taken the orders, so she is still a princess. It’s complicated. Yet she has every good reason to want to take up the habit. At the convent, she is treated like a person, not a pawn. She gets to work with her own hands. Plus, while she’s at the convent she does not have to worry about marrying the prince of the neighboring kingdom. This is the same prince that killed her eldest sister and is now in an abusive marriage with her other sister.
That’s why she must go on a quest to save her sister, even if that means killing a prince. On her journey, she is joined by a bone dog, a former slave to fairies, a witch/necromancer/little old lady who lives in the cemetery, a brown hen (she’s got a demon in her!), and a rather incompetent, well-meaning fairy godmother. As they travel they learn more about what it means to save someone, what sacrifice truly means, and whether happiness is achievable.
T. Kingfisher’s "Nettle & Bones" is not a light read. Yes, the fairy tale quality makes it fun, but Kingfisher uses it to tackle a heavy topic. Kingfisher does not shy away from showing the damage caused by abuse. Marra’s sister, Damia, is murdered by her abusive husband. To maintain the alliance between kingdoms her other sister, Kania, is married to that same prince that continues the abuse.
Yet, it’s more than just spousal abuse that Kingfisher highlights. The princesses are abused by their parents. Their father is distant and negligent. Their mother sees them merely as tools. The fairy godmothers are abused by the families that they care for. The fallen knight is abused as a slave. There is a character that is abused by the embodiment of their past.
Despite this, Nettle and Bone is still a hopeful tale. It’s about overcoming the trauma with the help of friends and loved ones. However, the story shows that it is never easy or simple. It’s a long and hard journey to healing.
I loved this book immensely. The message was an important one and provided me with a perspective that I hadn’t experienced before. The fairy tale nature of the story was delightful and the characters were charming. Kingfisher has written a wonderful if at times heartbreaking, novel that I will be thinking about for years to come.
I highly recommend this book for those who love fairy tales, especially the dark kind. Also, I suggest men read this. It’s a good insight into the struggles that women face that we are so often blind to due to our gender and privilege. This book is a needed eye-opener.
Marra is a nun… Well, sort of. Technically she’s not taken the orders, so she is still a princess. It’s complicated. Yet she has every good reason to want to take up the habit. At the convent, she is treated like a person, not a pawn. She gets to work with her own hands. Plus, while she’s at the convent she does not have to worry about marrying the prince of the neighboring kingdom. This is the same prince that killed her eldest sister and is now in an abusive marriage with her other sister.
That’s why she must go on a quest to save her sister, even if that means killing a prince. On her journey, she is joined by a bone dog, a former slave to fairies, a witch/necromancer/little old lady who lives in the cemetery, a brown hen (she’s got a demon in her!), and a rather incompetent, well-meaning fairy godmother. As they travel they learn more about what it means to save someone, what sacrifice truly means, and whether happiness is achievable.
T. Kingfisher’s "Nettle & Bones" is not a light read. Yes, the fairy tale quality makes it fun, but Kingfisher uses it to tackle a heavy topic. Kingfisher does not shy away from showing the damage caused by abuse. Marra’s sister, Damia, is murdered by her abusive husband. To maintain the alliance between kingdoms her other sister, Kania, is married to that same prince that continues the abuse.
Yet, it’s more than just spousal abuse that Kingfisher highlights. The princesses are abused by their parents. Their father is distant and negligent. Their mother sees them merely as tools. The fairy godmothers are abused by the families that they care for. The fallen knight is abused as a slave. There is a character that is abused by the embodiment of their past.
Despite this, Nettle and Bone is still a hopeful tale. It’s about overcoming the trauma with the help of friends and loved ones. However, the story shows that it is never easy or simple. It’s a long and hard journey to healing.
I loved this book immensely. The message was an important one and provided me with a perspective that I hadn’t experienced before. The fairy tale nature of the story was delightful and the characters were charming. Kingfisher has written a wonderful if at times heartbreaking, novel that I will be thinking about for years to come.
I highly recommend this book for those who love fairy tales, especially the dark kind. Also, I suggest men read this. It’s a good insight into the struggles that women face that we are so often blind to due to our gender and privilege. This book is a needed eye-opener.
clomo's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
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
3.0
uknownothingjonsnow's review against another edition
Not a big fan of the prose and mostly just bored.
melloleslo's review against another edition
5.0
It’s so good, so wholesome! If you’re a fan of studio ghibli then you will love it!!!
apowers18's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
ceeceellama's review against another edition
5.0
I am a proud and unashamed T. Kingfisher fan, and I'm glad to say this keeps the five star reviews on a roll. A heartfelt and beautiful fairytale, with characters I never want to let go of ❤️
peachyningyo's review against another edition
4.75
T. Kingfisher has become one of my favorite authors I’ve discovered this year. Her books have been on my TBR (which is a list I will never be able to make it through in my lifetime), and I started out with ThornHedge.
I’m so appreciative of the way she writes women of all ages. The character building in this story was absolutely perfect. The characters were just so vivid in my mind. They truly came alive. Well I guessbone dog is the only one who truly came alive.
My soul really needed this chicken (hehe) noodle soup of a book.
P.S. Agnes is the freakin best. I want to be her when I grow up. (I’m 26 now, and she’s my new role model)
P.P.S. This gives me Howl’s Moving Castle by DWJ vibes, but slightly darker. Still extremely cozy and weird in the best way. This story charmed my socks off.
I’m so appreciative of the way she writes women of all ages. The character building in this story was absolutely perfect. The characters were just so vivid in my mind. They truly came alive. Well I guess
My soul really needed this chicken (hehe) noodle soup of a book.
P.S. Agnes is the freakin best. I want to be her when I grow up. (I’m 26 now, and she’s my new role model)
P.P.S. This gives me Howl’s Moving Castle by DWJ vibes, but slightly darker. Still extremely cozy and weird in the best way. This story charmed my socks off.