Nettle and Bone
by T. Kingfisher
What is it about:
After years of seeing her sisters suffer at the hands of an abusive prince, Marra—the shy, convent-raised, third-born daughter—has finally realized that no one is coming to their rescue. No one, except for Marra herself.
Seeking help from a powerful gravewitch, Marra is offered the tools to kill a prince—if she can complete three impossible tasks. But, as is the way in tales of princes, witches, and daughters, the impossible is only the beginning.
On her quest, Marra is joined by the gravewitch, a reluctant fairy godmother, a strapping former knight, and a chicken possessed by a demon. Together, the five of them intend to be the hand that closes around the throat of the prince and frees Marra's family and their kingdom from its tyrannous ruler at last.
What did I think of it:
This is a fun and cozy read.
And yes: I do know it's classified as horror by some, but I can't say I agree.
As grave as the reasons that set Marra on her path may be, I just really enjoyed this story. it felt lighthearted and it's humorous. I love the interaction between Marra and her companions, and I was rooting for them from the start.
It's closer to A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking than to Kingfisher's horror books like The Hollow Places. I will confess I was hesitant to pick up Kingfisher's romances, but after reading this I might take the plunge.
All in all this is a great read, and I'll definitely will reread it.
Why should you read it:
It's a wonderful Fantasy read.
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