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A review by thepurplebookwyrm
Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This was quite enjoyable!
• I liked the book's cast of quirky character (most of them older women, for a nice change).
• I enjoyed the dark fairytale magic and vibes, and the book's re-interpretation or retelling of the 'Fairy Godmother' motif.
• I appreciated the (relatively light) commentary on power and powerlessness, especially as it relates to women and their place in the world – though this story was firmly more 'entertainment-driven' than it was 'ideas-driven' for me.
• Still, it had a lot of heart! I found it all rather cute, and pleasingly sweet; I even liked the story's budding "romance" for once!
• Bonedog and the chickens were 💜.
• I liked the book's cast of quirky character (most of them older women, for a nice change).
• I enjoyed the dark fairytale magic and vibes, and the book's re-interpretation or retelling of the 'Fairy Godmother' motif.
• I appreciated the (relatively light) commentary on power and powerlessness, especially as it relates to women and their place in the world – though this story was firmly more 'entertainment-driven' than it was 'ideas-driven' for me.
• Still, it had a lot of heart! I found it all rather cute, and pleasingly sweet; I even liked the story's budding "romance" for once!
• Bonedog and the chickens were 💜.