2023 Hugo Award for Best Novel
2023 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
2023 Manly Wade Wellman Award
2022 Dragon Award for Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
2022 Nebula Award for Best Novel (nominee)
Instant USA Today & Indie bestseller. Fans of Madeline Miller, Leigh Bardugo and Alix E. Harrow will love this Hugo Award-winning dark and compelling fantasy about sisterhood, impossible tasks and the price of power.
WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL 2023
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.
Genre: Fantasy
WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL 2023
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.
Genre: Fantasy
Praise for this book
"Nettle & Bone is the kind of book that immediately feels like an old friend. Fairytale mythic resonance meets homey pragmatism in this utterly delightful story. It's creepy, funny, heartfelt, and full of fantastic characters I absolutely loved!" - Melissa Caruso
"Nettle & Bone brings Kingfisher's signature honesty and authenticity to a fairy tale setting-the result is refreshing, earnest but not naive, and deeply satisfying. I devoured it. This is one that's going to stay with me for a long time." - Sarah Gailey
"Nettle & Bone is what happens when all the overlooked bit players of classic fantasy somehow wind up on the main quest. It's funny, frightening, and full of heart; I loved it." - Alix E Harrow
"Charming and macabre-often both at the same time-Nettle & Bone has bite, proper jokes, effortlessly good storytelling and a really wonderful tomb labyrinth." - A K Larkwood
"T. Kingfisher solidifies her place as natural and inevitable heir to the greats of her genre, while remaining clearly and unquestionably a unique voice in fantasy. This book is a modern classic and belongs alongside The Last Unicorn and Spinning Silver on your shelf." - Seanan McGuire
"Witty, sparkling tale of a heroine's quest, full of matter-of-fact magic, impossible tasks, and a group of fantastic and charming companions. A delight throughout." - Louisa Morgan
"Pure delight. T. Kingfisher uses the bones of fairy tale to create something entirely her own." - Emily Tesh
"This book is so exciting, deeply wise, sad, brutal and compassionate all at once. And beautifully written, with a plot as cunning as fine embroidery." - Catriona Ward
"Nettle & Bone brings Kingfisher's signature honesty and authenticity to a fairy tale setting-the result is refreshing, earnest but not naive, and deeply satisfying. I devoured it. This is one that's going to stay with me for a long time." - Sarah Gailey
"Nettle & Bone is what happens when all the overlooked bit players of classic fantasy somehow wind up on the main quest. It's funny, frightening, and full of heart; I loved it." - Alix E Harrow
"Charming and macabre-often both at the same time-Nettle & Bone has bite, proper jokes, effortlessly good storytelling and a really wonderful tomb labyrinth." - A K Larkwood
"T. Kingfisher solidifies her place as natural and inevitable heir to the greats of her genre, while remaining clearly and unquestionably a unique voice in fantasy. This book is a modern classic and belongs alongside The Last Unicorn and Spinning Silver on your shelf." - Seanan McGuire
"Witty, sparkling tale of a heroine's quest, full of matter-of-fact magic, impossible tasks, and a group of fantastic and charming companions. A delight throughout." - Louisa Morgan
"Pure delight. T. Kingfisher uses the bones of fairy tale to create something entirely her own." - Emily Tesh
"This book is so exciting, deeply wise, sad, brutal and compassionate all at once. And beautifully written, with a plot as cunning as fine embroidery." - Catriona Ward
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