A review by wanderonwards
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher

adventurous dark funny medium-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? Yes

5.0

Thank you to Macmillan/Tor-Forge for sending me an ARC of this title. I received this copy for free and this review contains my honest opinions. 
 
Nettle & Bone is just about everything I love in a fantasy. Magic, humor, interesting worlds, satisfying conclusions, and lovable characters who sit outside the norms (and sometimes rigid boxes) of their societies. I’m new to Kingfisher’s novels, but her work is quickly becoming a favorite and it thrills me that I still have most of her backlist to look forward to. Nettle & Bone feels both familiar and entirely unexpected; the characters might all have roles you’d find in a “classic” fairy tale, but each character fits into their roles differently than your expectations would suggest. The dust-wife, in particular, I found absolutely hilarious and I aspire to have her sense of wit and self when I’m her age. 
 
Overall, this story thoroughly entertained me from start to finish and I hope we get to read more in this world in the future. Thank you again to the publisher for sending me a free ARC of this title. 
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