T. Kingfisher is the vaguely absurd pen name author Ursula Vernon uses when writing for adults. As Kingfisher, she has won the Hugo, Nebula, Locus and Dragon Awards, including the Hugo for Best Novel for her book Nettle & Bone. When she is not writing, she is probably out in the garden, trying to make eye contact with butterflies.
Kingfisher provides all the chills, thrills, and laughs she's known for in this dextrous dark fantasy. . . This time out, Kingfisher's prose is as stark as the desert setting, but still preserves all the usual charming creativity of her worldbuilding...Kingfisher remains extremely good at what she does. -Publisher's Weekly, STARRED Review Delightful supporting characters, intriguing mythology, and a neurodivergent protagonist come together for an entertaining story. Besides fans of Kingfisher's (Hemlock & Silver), place it in the hands of readers of Katherine Addison and Lois McMaster Bujold. -Library Journal Praise for T. Kingfisher Kingfisher never fails to dazzle. -Peter S. Beagle on Thornhedge I opened, I devoured. -Naomi Novik on Thornhedge Funny, frightening and full of heart. -Alix E. Harrow on Nettle & Bone A sharp-edged delight. -Katherine Addison on Thornhedge Exciting, deeply wise, sad, brutal and compassionate all at once. -Catriona Ward on Nettle & Bone Haunting and unusual, a unique retelling of a classic tale. -Tamora Pierce on Thornhedge Kingfisher weaves elements of fairy tale, folklore and history in this beautifully crafted story of loss, endurance, terror and kindness. -Juliet Marillier on Thornhedge T. Kingfisher solidifies her place as natural and inevitable heir to the greats of her genre, while remaining clearly and unquestionably a unique voice in fantasy. -Seanan McGuire on Nettle & Bone Full of melancholy charm. . . such a pleasure to read. -The New York Times on Thornhedge