Hugo Award Best Novel Winner
Nettle & Bone
by T. Kingfisher
Summary
Marra, the overlooked youngest princess of a small kingdom, sets out to kill the cruel prince who is abusing her surviving sister, gathering a dust wife, a disgraced knight, a fairy godmother, and a demon possessed hen along the way. The novel reworks fairy tale conventions into a grounded, often funny quest about grief, sisterhood, and quiet courage. Kingfisher pairs dark folklore with warmth and practical heroism.
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Historical Context & Significance
T. Kingfisher is the pen name of Ursula Vernon, who took this standalone fantasy to the Hugo Award for Best Novel.