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Nettle & Bone
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Overview
Ursula Vernon, writing as T. Kingfisher, published Nettle & Bone in 2022. Vernon, an award-winning children’s, young adult, and adult fiction author, grapples with fairy tales and the hero’s journey in this dark tale. This fantasy novel follows the youngest princess, Marra, as she works to save her family and her kingdom. Kingfisher uses a non-linear narrative style, allowing Marra to narrate her past experiences while engaging in her mission to protect her family. Nettle & Bone was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Novel, the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel, and the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 2023.
The citations in this guide reference the 2023 paperback edition published by Tor Books.
Content Warning: The source material features depictions of abuse, domestic violence, and gender-based oppression.
Plot Summary
Nettle & Bone focuses on the royal family of the Harbor Kingdom, which contains the only deep harbor between two larger and more powerful surrounding kingdoms. Marra, the youngest princess of the small country, is both protagonist and narrator. The story is non-linear, jumping back and forth between Marra’s past and present.
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