Snake-Eater

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 ReviewDelightful 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 JournalPraise for T. KingfisherKingfisher never fails to dazzle.-Peter S. Beagle on ThornhedgeI opened, I devoured.-Naomi Novik on ThornhedgeFunny, frightening and full of heart.-Alix E. Harrow on Nettle & BoneA sharp-edged delight.-Katherine Addison on ThornhedgeExciting, deeply wise, sad, brutal and compassionate all at once.-Catriona Ward on Nettle & BoneHaunting and unusual, a unique retelling of a classic tale.-Tamora Pierce on ThornhedgeKingfisher weaves elements of fairy tale, folklore and history in this beautifully crafted story of loss, endurance, terror and kindness.-Juliet Marillier on ThornhedgeT. 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 & BoneFull of melancholy charm. . . such a pleasure to read.-The New York Times on Thornhedge