Fairytale mythic resonance meets homey pragmatism in this utterly delightful story. ' Nettle & Bone is the kind of book that immediately feels like an old friend.

Hero or not-now joined by a disgraced ex-knight, a reluctant fairy godmother, an enigmatic gravewitch and her fowl familiar-Marra might finally have the courage to save her sister, and topple a throne. Seeking help for her rescue mission, Marra is offered the tools she needs, but only if she can complete three seemingly impossible tasks: -build a dog of bones -sew a cloak of nettles -capture moonlight in a jar But, as is the way in tales of princes and witches, doing the impossible is only the beginning. But her sister wasn't so fortunate-and after years of silence, Marra is done watching her suffer at the hands of a powerful and abusive prince. As the shy, convent-raised, third-born daughter, she escaped the traditional fate of princesses, to be married away for the sake of an uncaring throne.

*A very special hardcover edition, featuring gold foil stamp on the casing and custom endpapers illustrated by the author.* This isn't the kind of fairytale where the princess marries a prince. Kingfisher comes an original and subversive fantasy adventure. An Instant USA Today & Indie Bestseller An Oprah Daily Top 25 Fantasy Book of 2022 A Vulture Best Fantasy Novel of 2022 An NPR Best Sci Fi, Fantasy, & Speculative Fiction Book of 2022 A Goodreads Best Fantasy Choice Award Nominee From Hugo, Nebula, and Locus award-winning author T.

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