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Book Summary:
Cordelia is used to being punished - or controlled - by her mother. All Cordelia wants is to be out from under the control of her mother - a feeling more literal than usual. Her mother’s latest scheme further proves that Cordelia needs to find a way to free herself.
Hester is wise in many ways. So when a marriageable woman shows up to woo her brother, she knows exactly what is up. What Hester doesn’t understand is this woman’s method. She’ll have to find a way to save her brother and the young woman this monster has brought with her.
My Review:
T. Kingfisher is back with another magical retelling! This time, her focus is on the Goose Girl, and I was immediately hooked on the premise. A Sorceress Comes to Call is everything I hoped it could be - rich, dark, compelling, and so very magical.
The story is told through two perfectives, Cordelia and Hester. One is young, timid, and gunshy; the old is bold, wise, and quite determined. They’re not the most likely team around, but their unique perspectives combine to create a compelling narrative.
As for the narrative itself, it is everything a fractured fable should be: magical, dangerous, high stakes, and a touch of romance. Naturally, all of these elements come about in slightly unexpected ways, but that’s what makes it so good.
As a major fan of retellings and fractured fables, my review may be slightly biased. I just can’t get enough of them. That said, I feel like A Sorceress Comes to Call stands independently, even without the label. So be sure to check it out!
Highlights:
Magic & Witches
Horror & Fantasy
Goose Girl Retelling
Fairy Tales
Trigger Warnings:
Controlling & Abusive Behaviors
Violence & Death
Animal Death
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