"The Raven and the Reindeer" by T. Kingfisher is a retelling of The Snow Queen, focusing on Gerta's journey to rescue Kay. The story delves into themes of agency, friendship, and self-discovery as Gerta navigates through adventures, encounters new friends like a sarcastic raven and a reindeer, and explores her own identity. The writing style is described as magical, immersive, and humorous, with well-developed characters and a classic fairy tale feel that captivates readers.
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Has Romance?
There is a significant but not central romance element throughout the story, particularly exploring Gerta's relationship with Janna.
From The Publisher:
When Gerta's friend Kay is stolen away by the mysterious Snow Queen, it's up to Gerta to find him. Her journey will take her through a dangerous land of snow and witchcraft, accompanied only by a bandit and a talking raven. Can she win her friend's release, or will following her heart take her to unexpected places? A strange, sly retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's "Snow Queen," by T. Kingfisher, author of "Bryony and Roses" and "The Seventh Bride.
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About the Author:
T. Kingfisher is the vaguely absurd pen-name of Ursula Vernon, an author from North Carolina. In another life, she writes children's books and weird comics. She has been nominated for the World Fantasy and the Eisner, and has won the Hugo, Sequoyah, Nebula, Alfie, WSFA, Coyotl and Ursa Major awards, as well as a half-dozen Junior Library Guild selections. This is the name she uses when writing things for grown-ups. Her work includes multiple fairy-tale retellings and odd little stories about elves and goblins. When she is not writing, she is probably out in the garden, trying to make eye contact with butterflies. www.tkingfisher.com
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