Many thanks to NetGalley, Tor Publishing, and Macmillan Audio for gifting me both a digital and audio ARC of the latest book by the amazing T. Kingfisher, with the audiobook perfectly narrated by Eliza Foss and Jennifer Pickens. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 5 stars!
In this retelling of the Brothers Grimm's "Goose Girl," Cordelia's mom, Evangeline, has kept her isolated and controlled, her only friend being their horse, Falada, her mother's familiar. She discovers that Evangeline is a sorceress and has set her sights on marriage to the wealthy Squire. Squire's sister, Hester, sees through Evangeline's plans and hopes to avoid her brother's marriage to Evangeline.
T. Kingfisher writes such immersive, magical books and this one is no exception. It's dark, with themes of abuse and coercion, but also the power of good over evil, as Hester, her maid and friends to their best to save Cordelia. Cordelia will steal your heart, with her naivety as to how things work, and her belief in goodness. There's tension, humor, magic, great characters, geese, and even ghosts! It's so descriptive that it will put you into this other world. I loved having both the audio and digital versions so as to never be far away from this story! Another highly recommended book from this author!
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