While this book could easily have been twice as long and dived much deeper into its themes, I appreciate it for what it is - a well-structured, well-balanced, and very entertaining easy read. It's an absolutely perfect read for autumn or any cold, rainy day. Because of the nature of the story, it takes the reader everywhere from a palace to a cursed forest, a witch's cottage, a goblin market and one more fantastic local I cannot mention because that would be spoiling things (it's so good though!). The main focus is on the quest which is driven by sisterly love and the need to do what's right, even through the most unorthodox means. characters., it makes perfect sense and I appreciate the author stayed away from a typical run-of-the-mill undercooked romance trope. Given the timespan of the story and the characters' well. There is a hint of angst, but it's very delicate. Nettle & Bone uses typical fairy tale stereotypes but does it in a very clever way that allows it to remain fresh and original. And Lady Fox? (Seriously, what is her name?) Well, she's the only capable one, but she's surly and sarcastic and bosses everyone around. Fenris is a hulk of muscle but he's quiet, pensive, and self-conscious. Marra is a 30-year-old princess / would-be nun. None of the characters are what we usually see in a fairy tale.
I mean, there is a chicken possessed by a demon and a dog made out of bones, need I say more? It's relatable. All of the characters are flawed in some quirky way which creates an opportunity for humour which is sprinkled throughout the story and offsets some of the heavier moments. Though very light, I would still recommend checking out any potential trigger warnings (domestic violence, physical abuse, and miscarriage, off the top of my head). There are some pretty heavy themes that the author doesn't shy away from, yet she presents them in a way that isn't jarring and can still fit in well with the rest of the story. It's a perfect fairy tale for an adult reader: It's dark, and not just in the aesthetic sense. This book is like a breath of fresh air that very likely pulled me out of the beginnings of a reading slump. That's how I would describe Nettle & Bone in one word. I haven't read anything quite like this before
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