Book description
Set in the same universe as the acclaimed All the Murmuring Bones and The Path of Thorns (one of Oprah Daily's Top 25 Fantasy Novels of 2022), this beautifully told Gothic fairy tale of ghosts, witches, deadly secrets and past sins, will be perfect for fans of Hannah Whitten and…
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1 author picked The Briar Book of the Dead as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I loved this book. It's set in the dark fantasy world of her Sourdough works. I enjoyed the elements of witchcraft, occult, supernatural folklore, strong queer and female characters.
I did not want this book to end. I formed instant bonds with the female protagonist’s journey of self-awakening and self-belief and the host of characters who are all complex, multifaceted, and unique. Slatter is a fellow Australian gothic fantasy author who writes believable characters in dark fantasy worlds founded in folklore and fairytales.
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