by T. Kingfisher
Published 2022
Instant USA Today & Indie bestseller. Fans of Madeline Miller, Leigh Bardugo and Alix E. Harrow will love this Hugo Award-winning dark and compelling fantasy about sisterhood, impossible tasks and the price of power. WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL 2023 After years of seeing her sisters suffer at the hands of an abusive prince, Marra—the shy, convent-raised, third-born daughter—has finally realized that no one is coming to their rescue. No one, except for Marra herself. Seeking help from a powerful gravewitch, Marra is offered the tools to kill a prince—if she can complete three impossible tasks. But, as is the way in tales of princes, witches, and daughters, the impossible is only the beginning. On her quest, Marra is joined by the gravewitch, a reluctant fairy godmother, a strapping former knight, and a chicken possessed by a demon. Together, the five of them intend to be the hand that closes around the throat of the prince and frees Marra's family and their kingdom from its tyrannous ruler at last.
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Top voices for narrating this book
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Serious
“This voice excels at drawing listeners into dark stories, perfectly suiting the book's grim yet whimsical fantasy tone and its need for a captivating, dramatic delivery.”
British · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Neutral
“A British accent with a measured and distant quality would provide a sophisticated, mysterious presence, ideal for conveying both the fairytale's darkness and its dry humor.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
“The warm, velvety texture and naturally slow, measured pacing of Solenne offer an intimate, fireside-like experience, fitting for a compelling and calm narrative voice.”
Female · Middle-Aged · Character-Voice · Storytelling · Warm · Soft · +3 more
“With a smooth, theatrical quality that balances warmth and mystery, this voice can effectively convey the dramatic and often whimsical elements of the story.”
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Initially shy and convent-raised, her voice should evolve to show growing determination, courage, and a quiet strength. Capable of conveying both vulnerability and resolve.
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Gentle
“Mina's gentle, soft, and serene presence perfectly captures Marra's initial convent-raised shyness, while her composed articulation hints at underlying strength.”
Female · Young · Conversational · Soft · Warm · Intimate · +3 more
“This soft and warm young female voice has an intimate, conversational tone that can beautifully portray Marra's vulnerability and gradual determination.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
“Jasmine's warm, kind, and conversational quality lends itself well to Marra's journey, allowing for a natural evolution from gentle to quietly resolute.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
“The voice of Jessi, being down-to-earth and relatable, can portray Marra's growing courage with a genuine, approachable sound that resonates with her quiet strength.”
An abusive and tyrannical ruler. His voice should convey arrogance, cruelty, and a sense of entitlement, with an underlying threat.
Female · Male · Young · Middle-Aged · Old · Character-Voice · +11 more
“This commanding and intense male voice, with its raspy, mature tone, is ideal for conveying the Prince's tyrannical arrogance and underlying threat.”
Also recommended for: Former Knight
Male · Old · Entertainment · Character-Voice · Narration · Serious · +20 more
“A serious and dark tone with an energetic, authoritative delivery would perfectly capture the Prince's cruel nature and sense of entitlement.”
Also recommended for: Former Knight
A powerful and ancient figure, her voice should be gravelly and wise, with a hint of the macabre and a measured delivery.
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Casual
“Eden's warm, deep, and slightly raspy voice brings the macabre wisdom of the Gravewitch to life, offering an emotional and intimate portrayal of an ancient figure.”
Female · Young · Narration · Low · Deep · Slow · +13 more
“A professional and mature female voice with a clear, measured, and low tone would capture the Gravewitch's calm, deliberate delivery and powerful presence.”
Female · Middle-Aged · Narration · Character-Voice · Professional · Serious · +2 more
“This voice's professional and serious tone, combined with a calm and authoritative presence, suits the Gravewitch's ancient power and measured delivery.”
A reluctant, perhaps jaded, magical being. Her voice should have a slightly world-weary or sarcastic edge, contrasting with traditional fairy godmother sweetness.
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Sad
“Shannon B's sarcastic and exhausted attitude, combined with a middle-aged female voice, perfectly captures the jaded and reluctant nature of this unconventional Fairy Godmother.”
Female · Middle-Aged · Character-Voice · Storytelling · Warm · Bright · +3 more
“The whimsical, playful, and warm quality of Eternal Sugar Cookie offers a unique contrast, allowing for a subtly sarcastic edge beneath a seemingly sweet exterior.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
“Vespa's calm, articulate, and authentic tone can deliver the Fairy Godmother's world-weariness with a grounded, intimate warmth, suggesting a deeper, perhaps jaded, wisdom.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Wise
“An empathetic and warm voice like Angela's, while usually friendly, can be subtly inflected to convey a knowing, slightly sarcastic weariness, fitting the character's nuanced personality.”
A strapping, honorable, but perhaps weary warrior. His voice should be strong and steady, conveying loyalty and a quiet sense of duty.
Female · Male · Young · Middle-Aged · Old · Character-Voice · +11 more
“The prototype v2's commanding and intense male voice, with a mature, raspy tone, is excellent for a weary warrior, conveying deep loyalty and a quiet sense of duty.”
Also recommended for: The Prince
Male · Old · Entertainment · Character-Voice · Narration · Serious · +20 more
“A serious, dark, and deep voice with an energetic yet measured delivery would suit a strapping, honorable knight, reflecting his strength and weary resolve.”
Also recommended for: The Prince