Stephanie Baker
Stephanie Baker
Although later developed into Disney confection, the stories of Brothers Grimm, first published as CHILDREN’S AND HOUSEHOLD TALES, were arguably not suitable for their named audience. In NETTLE & BONE, T. Kingfisher’s telling is a lot more like these tales of old and reminds us fairy tales can be for adults too.
More like the Grimms’ Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White, Kingfisher shows us the life of a princess isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be and sometimes the princess has to save herself and her family. In NETTLE & BONE, we get a look beyond the surface of the mirror: there’s domestic abuse, torture, kidnapping, enslavement, forced nunnery, and even a touch of cannibalism. Princess Marra is not perfect, the prince has a past, the witch has a good side, the fairy godmother has a bad one, and instead of attendant mice, cue a dog made of bones and a demon chicken. But, if it doesn’t already intrigue you, don’t let any of the above dissuade you, the journey isn’t always easy or pretty but it is exciting, well-plotted, smartly written, and has a lot of heart.
Not all fairy tales can be wrapped up simply by slipping on a glass shoe but if you still believe in happy endings, no matter how you get there then this is one for you [bit.ly/3NP6sFX].
UnCovered Review by Stephanie Baker, IT
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