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Nettle & Bone

by T. Kingfisher

4.1 out of 5, from 779 ratings from Hardcover readers

The youngest princess of a minor kingdom sees her sister suffer in a brutal royal marriage and decides the only fix is to remove the prince. Her quest gathers an unlikely band of helpers, including a witch and a retired knight.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2022
Pace
Medium
Length
Short
Pages
256
Format
Standalone
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Read this if you like fairy tales with a dry sense of humour, practical heroines and a bunch of oddballs who become a team.

Skip this if you would rather avoid a story that begins with an abusive marriage, even though it is handled with care.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Domestic violence
  • Abuse
  • Violence
  • Death

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Domestic abuse
  • Miscarriage
  • Misogyny
  • Child death
  • Pregnancy
  • Animal death
  • War
  • Death of parent
  • Child abuse

Quick answers about Nettle & Bone

What is Nettle & Bone about?
The youngest princess of a minor kingdom sees her sister suffer in a brutal royal marriage and decides the only fix is to remove the prince. Her quest gathers an unlikely band of helpers, including a witch and a retired knight.
Who should read Nettle & Bone?
Read it if you like fairy tales with a dry sense of humour, practical heroines and a bunch of oddballs who become a team. Skip it if you would rather avoid a story that begins with an abusive marriage, even though it is handled with care.
How long and how fast is Nettle & Bone?
It is a medium-paced, short read of about 256 pages, first published in 2022.
Does Nettle & Bone have content warnings?
Content we flag: Domestic violence, Abuse, Violence, Death.
Can I borrow Nettle & Bone for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Nettle & Bone; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after Nettle & Bone?
Readers who liked it often move on to Spinning Silver, Howl's Moving Castle.

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