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A review by coca_reads
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was excellent.
The story follows Marra, the 3rd princess of a small kingdom, who has set out on a quest to help her sister to escape from the brutality of the king she was married off to. Along her path, she picks up various companions who are eager to help her with her task.
What seems like it could be a simple, child's, fairy tale is, in fact, full of darkness and danger. Their lives are repeatedly being threatened, and that's even before the group reach's their destination.
This story has everything I liked about the previous T. Kingfisher novels I've read. Her sharp and hilarious wit is complimented by her storytelling. The characters are equal parts frustrating and absolutely precious. I thoroughly enjoyed this and look forward to more of her work.
The story follows Marra, the 3rd princess of a small kingdom, who has set out on a quest to help her sister to escape from the brutality of the king she was married off to. Along her path, she picks up various companions who are eager to help her with her task.
What seems like it could be a simple, child's, fairy tale is, in fact, full of darkness and danger. Their lives are repeatedly being threatened, and that's even before the group reach's their destination.
This story has everything I liked about the previous T. Kingfisher novels I've read. Her sharp and hilarious wit is complimented by her storytelling. The characters are equal parts frustrating and absolutely precious. I thoroughly enjoyed this and look forward to more of her work.