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reflective
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Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
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A Sorceress Comes to Call is a dark fairy tale retelling of The Goose Girl that blends horror with historical fantasy. This was a captivating story that explores parental abuse, narcissism, and the resilience of humans. The characters were dynamic and fascinating, and the world and magic were very well done. I loved the dual points of view perspective, and I did not want to put this one down! Cordelia and Hester were my favorite characters, and their plot lines were so deliciously gripping! Kingfisher has a strong, quirky authorial voice that can hold the reader's attention and blend genres effortlessly, and I am very much looking forward to reading more of her work.
Thank you to NetGalley and Tor for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and Tor for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Emotional abuse
DNF @63%. The writing was nice and the characters were charming, but I was so bored. This felt very drawn out and too long.