Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher

Looking for a dark, yet quirky fantasy quest? Look no further. Nettle and Bone (2022) delivers with the story of Marra, a princess determined to save her sister from an abusive marriage. Of course she needs help on her quest and help comes in the form of a dust-wife (a witch who can speak to the dead), a dog made of bones, an honorable knight saved from goblins, a fairy godmother with dubious talents and a demon possessed chicken.  

While I would have liked a bit more world building, T. Kingfisher has given us some wonderfully lovable characters who face delightfully macabre challenges. If you enjoy the dark side of traditional fairy tales, you’ll love this book.