This is really a strong book, very character-driven and the protagonist, Marra, is truly relatable. The book starts in the middle of Marra performing the three impossible tasks the dust-wife asks of her in exchange for her help dealing with the abusive Prince of the North. The story in its way is pretty familiar--Marra, the dust-wife (a keeper of cemeteries who can speak to the dead) and her demon-possessed chicken go on a hero's journey to save Marra's sister Kania. They pick up an unwillingly evil godmother and a heroic knight along the way. All of these characters are fully developed in the book, and I was attached to them by the time it was finished. She also scores some solid points on the patriarchy and the pain being imposed. It's a cozy yet powerful read. Good stuff.
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