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A review by lizshayne
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Okay, what I don't understand is how Ursula managed to mash up her horror books and the Paladin books and get this gorgeous little story. It's like The Seven Bride, but with more therapy. (Why is there so much wire in your books T. Kingfisher? I just want to know!)
Obviously I loved it. It was creepy in the best way and had all my favorite Kingfisherisms - noble and goodhearted men; stubborn women determined not to let the world slide one foot further into evil, not as long as she can push it back; terrifying old ladies; deeply well-meaning old ladies who are, um, also terrifying, and VERY GOOD DOGS. (Said, naturally, in Pterry's DEATH's voice.)
I stayed up so late to finish it, my eldest (who sometimes wakes up in the middle of the night and comes to find us) yelled at me for not being in bed yet because, and I quote "pm has already turned to am!"
She was right. And it was worth it.
Obviously I loved it. It was creepy in the best way and had all my favorite Kingfisherisms - noble and goodhearted men; stubborn women determined not to let the world slide one foot further into evil, not as long as she can push it back; terrifying old ladies; deeply well-meaning old ladies who are, um, also terrifying, and VERY GOOD DOGS. (Said, naturally, in Pterry's DEATH's voice.)
I stayed up so late to finish it, my eldest (who sometimes wakes up in the middle of the night and comes to find us) yelled at me for not being in bed yet because, and I quote "pm has already turned to am!"
She was right. And it was worth it.