Book Info
Name of Book : Nettle & Bone
Author : T. Kingfisher
Publisher : Tor Books
Publication Date : 26 April 2022
No. of Pages : 256
Format : Netgalley ARC
Why did I choose the book ?
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher was available on Netgalley. The description looked promising as I was searching for an interesting fantasy read.
Where to get the book ?
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Author Introduction
T. Kingfisher is the vaguely absurd pen-name of Ursula Vernon, an author from North Carolina. In another life, she writes children's books and weird comics. She has been nominated for the World Fantasy and the Eisner, and has won the Hugo, Sequoyah, Nebula, Alfie, WSFA, Coyotl and Ursa Major awards, as well as a half-dozen Junior Library Guild selections.
This is the name she uses when writing things for grown-ups. Her work includes multiple fairy-tale retellings and odd little stories about elves and goblins.
When she is not writing, she is probably out in the garden, trying to make eye contact with butterflies.
Blurb
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.
My Opinion
Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher is a tale spun in magic. It is the first time that I am reading something by the author. The book is of medium length. The positive points are that the plot sparks up from the beginning and the climax is a bit interesting. The characters are strong, magical and confident. The story focusses on women who are just puppets in the name of saving the empire. But, our protagonist, Marra understands that she is not like others and takes her own stand. The only negative point is that in the middle the plot loses its way and becomes a little bit boring. But, the climax saves the book.
I would like to give 4 stars to the book. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me an opportunity to read and review the book.
Ratings
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