Published: February 28, 2023 by Titan Books
Fantasy/own
So this was my third Kingfisher book. What to read next?
It reads beautifully as a fairytale. Princess Marra´s older sister marries, and dies. Then her other sister marries the same man and something is just wrong. Marra is sent to a convent, handy to have a spare sister.
And years goes by. Then Marra has had enough and sets out on a journey to save her sister and kill a prince. With her on her quest she has a disgraced knight, a witch, a fairy godmother, a demon chicken and a dog made of bones.
This is a fairytale and it does end well. I can at least give you that. But there are hurdles to cross. A good book with some twists and turns.
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.
I really liked Nettle & Bone! It's one of my go-to books when customers ask for short fantasy. I like putting it on blind date with a book, too!
ReplyDeleteI did love that it was short and gave us a good ending :D
DeleteThe characters sound interesting. This sounds like it would be a good read. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI need to try more
DeleteI have been curious about T. Kingfisher's stories. This quest style fairytale sounds good.
ReplyDeleteAnd there are many more so I really do not know where to start
DeleteSounds like an interesting story with quite a different group of characters.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting group of people and I liked that we got that ending fast
DeleteI love being swept up into a fairytale!
ReplyDeleteSame, it is the best
DeleteHappy to hear it ended well after some twists and turns!
ReplyDeleteIt sure does, a fairytale has to end well
DeleteI love her books! This one was not as memorable but I still loved it.
ReplyDeleteI really need to try them
DeleteI've not read her books.
ReplyDeleteThey are good, I need to try more
DeleteLoving the sounds of this one.
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