![]() ![]() And sequels! I would swap a limb for Angharad and the Dervish's stories. Glorious funny dialogue, intense but clearsighted compassion and humanity, a fair bit of highly enjoyable murder. And talking of variety: curvy mid-30s heroine, important nonbinary character whose identity and pronouns are never an issue, queerness existing and unquestionably accepted. Very much more towards the romance side than other books, and does it beautifully.Īnd the world! Kingfisher is endlessly inventive in her threats and monsters, and also one of the few fantasy writers who can conceive of oppressive organised religions that aren't Catholicism in a funny hat. Except that what we're actually saving is a woman's self-respect and a man's humanity, which actually is stakes high enough for any book. Set in the Clockwork Boys world but with ostensibly far lower stakes-we're not saving the world from demons, here, just saving a widow from being forced to marry a cousin. ![]() I could really use a new T Kingfisher right now.Īn absolute joy. As comforting, wise, funny and sharp-edged as I recall. I was saving this one for time of need and by God this is one. ![]()
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