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Author: T. Kingfisher
Publisher: Tor Books
Released: August 6, 2024
Received: Own (OwlCrate)
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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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