PublishedTitan Books, February 2023 |
ISBN9781803360997 |
FormatSoftcover, 336 pages |
Dimensions19.8cm × 13cm |
Winner, Hugo Awards 2023, Best Novel
Shortlisted, SFWA Nebula Awards 2022, Best Novel
A dark and compelling fantasy about sisterhood, impossible tasks and the price of power, from award-winning author T. Kingfisher
After years of seeing her sisters suffer at the hands of an abusive prince, Marra the shy, conventraised, third-born daughter has finally realised 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.
Sas is a WAAPA graduate with 8 years experience in bookshops, specialising in Children's and Young Adult fiction. She reads fantasy when she gets the chance but you'll also find her curled up with classic literature and Silver Screen star biographies. She loves getting kids excited about new adventures and is so enthusiastic when giving recommendations that she sometimes gets tongue-tied.
You know why I liked this?
The relationships felt real, the characters weren’t teenagers, and it was easy to read. It was like a D&D session, and someone’s just bought chickens in real life and decided that their character now must have a chicken - but with a demon in it. It was fun.
Light and relaxing and the perfect book to binge on a rainy day.
