skconaghan 's review for:

Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
3.5
adventurous dark funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

starts a bit dark and ugly 
turns morbid & hilarious
becomes increasingly absurd
but the plot moves along as the mismatched participants engage in their most serious quest
ends in relief & romance

short enough to enjoy in a reasonable time frame