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A review by thebetterstory
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
adventurous
hopeful
medium-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
4.0
Now that was a lovely book. I'm finding I quite like T. Kingfisher's style of not-quite fairy tale retelling, between this and my recent read Thornhedge. The characters are bright and interesting and fun to watch interact, and it's a delight to have a novel with not one, but two somewhat mysterious magical old ladies. The romance is very sweet, with just a few slightly forced bits here and there, and the worldbuilding is interesting without feeling the need to overexplain itself. Recommended!
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Pregnancy
Minor: Infidelity, Child death, Animal death, and Infertility