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A review by nadiamasood
A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-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
5.0
What a masterful blend of Gothic horror and fantasy, with a dash of Regency charm! It is a tale that will have you clutching your pearls one moment and laughing uproariously the next. A true testament to Kingfisher’s prowess as a storyteller, I would say!
Now, even though the writing was great, the pacing didn’t really hook me at the start, so I switched to the audiobook. Zoe Mills’ narration was FANTASTIC, and I ended up loving it! As the story picked up speed and got darker toward the end, I switched back to the ebook because I wanted to experience the words on the page directly.
This book has such a great cast of characters with a wickedly fun sense of humor!
I really loved all of them, especially Cordelia, the 14-year-old main character who’s shy and nervous, and Hester, a 50-year-old woman with aching knees. Hester is smart, bold, and unafraid of the wicked sorceress. It’s honestly so refreshing to see a character like her—an older woman, comfortable in her skin and secure in who she is.
Then there’s Richard, who’s completely head over heels for Hester. Poor guy even had to hide under the bed in one scene! As for the villains, Evangeline and Falada were both brilliantly written. Did I mention the delightful geese?
I would recommend this book to anyone who loves fantasy with elements of Gothic horror. It’s the kind of story that’ll have you laughing one minute and gasping the next. Grab a cozy blanket, your favorite cup of tea, and get ready to dive into this eerie and enchanting adventure—you won’t regret it!
Now, even though the writing was great, the pacing didn’t really hook me at the start, so I switched to the audiobook. Zoe Mills’ narration was FANTASTIC, and I ended up loving it! As the story picked up speed and got darker toward the end, I switched back to the ebook because I wanted to experience the words on the page directly.
This book has such a great cast of characters with a wickedly fun sense of humor!
I really loved all of them, especially Cordelia, the 14-year-old main character who’s shy and nervous, and Hester, a 50-year-old woman with aching knees. Hester is smart, bold, and unafraid of the wicked sorceress. It’s honestly so refreshing to see a character like her—an older woman, comfortable in her skin and secure in who she is.
Then there’s Richard, who’s completely head over heels for Hester. Poor guy even had to hide under the bed in one scene! As for the villains, Evangeline and Falada were both brilliantly written. Did I mention the delightful geese?
I would recommend this book to anyone who loves fantasy with elements of Gothic horror. It’s the kind of story that’ll have you laughing one minute and gasping the next. Grab a cozy blanket, your favorite cup of tea, and get ready to dive into this eerie and enchanting adventure—you won’t regret it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Suicide and Murder