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A review by theinquisitxor
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
5.0
5 stars
Here are my random thoughts on this book because wow, this is probably going to be one of my favorite books of the year. And I don't think I can articulate a full review on how wonderful and excellent it is.
The basic premise of this book is about a princess who has watched her older sister be abused by the prince she is married to, and she says, "enough" and decides to kill him
If that hasn't sold you on reading this book, then:
-Our princess, Marra, is thirty, and reading about a character that age is very refreshing
-she also lives at a convent and just wants a simple, fulfilling life. no grand political schemes or glory. But circumstances force her to try to save her sister
-she is faced with three impossible tasks: sewing a cloak made of nettles, making a dog from bones, and catching moonlight in a jar
Our group of characters include:
a dust-wife, a witch who can communicate and guide the dead
a reluctant fairy godmother
an ex-knight who is in exile
a bone dog
and a chicken possessed by a demon
-This book is surprisingly funny and had me smiling throughout even though the subject matter can be dark
-This book is like if Juliet Marillier and Naomi Novik had a child. This would be it
-The core of this book is about fairy tales
-goblin market GOBLIN MARKET
I love when books feature a goblin market omg
-It also contains: a labyrinthine burial chambers, angry ghosts, a toothdancer, cannibals, curses and blessings, a grumpy old lady, found family
-a very sweet and subtle romance
Overall I just loved the writing, the characters and the storyline. This type of fantasy if definitely my favorite and I will be rereading this!
Here are my random thoughts on this book because wow, this is probably going to be one of my favorite books of the year. And I don't think I can articulate a full review on how wonderful and excellent it is.
The basic premise of this book is about a princess who has watched her older sister be abused by the prince she is married to, and she says, "enough" and decides to kill him
If that hasn't sold you on reading this book, then:
-Our princess, Marra, is thirty, and reading about a character that age is very refreshing
-she also lives at a convent and just wants a simple, fulfilling life. no grand political schemes or glory. But circumstances force her to try to save her sister
-she is faced with three impossible tasks: sewing a cloak made of nettles, making a dog from bones, and catching moonlight in a jar
Our group of characters include:
a dust-wife, a witch who can communicate and guide the dead
a reluctant fairy godmother
an ex-knight who is in exile
a bone dog
and a chicken possessed by a demon
-This book is surprisingly funny and had me smiling throughout even though the subject matter can be dark
-This book is like if Juliet Marillier and Naomi Novik had a child. This would be it
-The core of this book is about fairy tales
-goblin market GOBLIN MARKET
I love when books feature a goblin market omg
-It also contains: a labyrinthine burial chambers, angry ghosts, a toothdancer, cannibals, curses and blessings, a grumpy old lady, found family
-a very sweet and subtle romance
Overall I just loved the writing, the characters and the storyline. This type of fantasy if definitely my favorite and I will be rereading this!