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Nettle & Bone

T. Kingfisher

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Oct 04, 2023 Renee rated it it was amazing

Nothing is fair, except that we try to make it so. That’s the point of humans, maybe, to fix things the gods haven’t managed.

Starting off my spooky reading season right with this charming dark fairytale. I loved the “rag tag” crew coming together for an impossible mission vibe.

My favorite was the dust-wife who had no time for anyone’s (living or dead) bullshit lol.

Also the goblin market was such a great scene.

I can’t wait to read more T. Kingfisher!

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Oct 30, 2024 Elizabeth rated it really liked it

"It’s because you’re too much alike. What did the abbess used to say? That our own flaws infuriate us in other people?"

You know when you're reading something that was perfectly timed to reflect the challenges and growth you're dealing with in life? This probed some profound reflections with sneaky life lessons, disguised by comic relief brought on by a demon chicken and a grumpy/sunshine guardian pairing. A great use of the found family trope to bring a range of dynamics into play.

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