A review by anna_fangirling
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher

dark emotional funny sad tense slow-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? It's complicated

4.5

This book is different than I expected; it was darker than I anticipated but I loved it. The magic system in this was so cool and unlike anything I’ve read. The descriptions in the book were beautifully worded; while it was filled with dark content and the way it was poetically executed softened the dark. The character’s motivation was compelling, made me care deeply for the main character and rooting for her to succeed. 

The pacing was interesting. Less focused on action than expected. Lots of ‘this went somewhere I didn’t expect but this is cool!”. There were some parts that were a bit squicky for me (the tooth scene; if you know, you know).
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