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The Raven and The Reindeer
by T. Kingfisher
adventurous
dark
hopeful
Have started digging into T.Kingfisher's backlist while I wait impatiently for the next Paladin book.
This was a lovely little treat of a novel, shorter and slighter than her more recent work, but rich in atmosphere and charm. The author's attention to worldbuilding shines through in her depiction of the Scandinavian setting, and the way she weaves religion and folklore into her narrative.
The book is very much a traditional fairytale-retelling in its plot and structure - unlike with her recent take on The Goose Girl, there are no real surprises - but the author's signature humour, practicality and creepiness remain at the forefront. And there's a sweet romantic subplot between the main character and another girl, which as far as I know is the only sapphic romance the author has written. Altogether a very enjoyable read.
This was a lovely little treat of a novel, shorter and slighter than her more recent work, but rich in atmosphere and charm. The author's attention to worldbuilding shines through in her depiction of the Scandinavian setting, and the way she weaves religion and folklore into her narrative.
The book is very much a traditional fairytale-retelling in its plot and structure - unlike with her recent take on The Goose Girl, there are no real surprises - but the author's signature humour, practicality and creepiness remain at the forefront. And there's a sweet romantic subplot between the main character and another girl, which as far as I know is the only sapphic romance the author has written. Altogether a very enjoyable read.