As usual, Kingfisher does not disappoint. Her books tend to fall into two categories: fairytale-esque or fantasy horror, and this one is one of the fairytale-esque ones. Like Nettle & Bone though, it does have some creepy elements.
Retired soldier, Alex Easton, returns in a horrifying new adventure. After their terrifying ordeal at the Usher manor, Alex Easton feels as if they just survived another war. All they crave is rest, routine, and sunshine, but instead, as a favor to Angus and Miss Potter, they find themself heading to their family hunting lodge, … Continue reading What Feasts at Night release!
Welcome to a Sleeping Beauty retelling where the sleeping princess is not only not the main character, she's not even a good character. I liked this take on the fairytale and how complicated everything was. While it's somewhat similar in concept to The Sleeper and the Spindle, it takes it in a different direction and it was interesting to see how the situation evolved over time.
I have to say, the summary of this book is somewhat misleading. Yes, Marra does have to do three impossible tasks, but those tasks barely take up any of the book at all (hence: 'the impossible is only the beginning' and why the summary is only somewhat misleading).
5/5 starsRecommended for people who like: speculative fiction, sci-fi, Edgar Allen Poe, atmospheric reads, creepy, mushrooms, The Southern Reach Trilogy, The Fall of the House of Usher Big thanks to NetGalley, Tor, and the author for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review! It's really a mycologist/mushroom-lover's dream. While there's a lot in here … Continue reading What Moves the Dead review
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