Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this free audiobook copy of a sorcerer comes to call by T. Kingfisher.

I really enjoyed this audiobook. I felt like the narration was well done and the characters had their own agency even with only two narrators. It was very clear, concise and easy to follow even at a higher speed. I read this book at 2x speed. There wasn't any sound effects or music accompanying the narration and I usually like when that is present so I took a little bit off for the lack cinematic presentation.

The story in general was very well done. I enjoyed it, and I felt like there was no slogs or dull parts. The ending did not feel rushed to me and had a satisfying conclusion to the plot line and all the character arcs.

I always appreciate Kingfisher and their ability to weave a dark tail with fairytale elements that just feel nostalgic while still feeling refreshing and new.

I really enjoyed the interaction between the characters and the feeling of tense suspense throughout the novel that kept me engaged and interested. I highly recommend this is an audiobook because it was very well done and interesting and very true to T Kingfisher's previous works as well.

This was my first read from Kingfisher and I absolutely devoured it! I loved everything about it! I was invested in all of the characters, villains and all! The story was well paced and so engaging. I loved the magic and sorcery element and I didn’t think I would! It was just so well done. It was witty and funny and I couldn’t put it down!

Cordelia’s mother is an evil sorcerer who can compel people to behave as she pleases, including murdering others. They move to a new town so Cordelia’s mother, Evangeline can seduce a wealthy man to become her husband. Cordelia discovers the real reason they left was because her mother had made her ex lover murder ibid whole family. However, once they arrive, Cordelia forges a relationship with the family and befriends Hester and they try to come up with a plan to stop Evangeline’s evil plots.

I just absolutely loved this story. This will definitely not be my last book by Kingfisher!

Thank you to Net Galley and Tor Publishing Group for my advanced reader copy in exchange for this honest review.

This book was phenomenal from page one! This is my first T. Kingfisher book but I am quickly adding her others to my TBR.

This is a retelling of Goose Girl by the Brothers Grimm. I haven't actually read the original so I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dark story. The characters were vibrant and so dynamic. The story was well paced and kept me intrigued all the way through.

Thank you so much for letting me read this! It was a sinister delight!

What if you not only had a controlling parent, but a parent who could literally control you with magic? This is teenage Cordelia's reality with a sorcerer mother who is never satisfied and whose new scheme is to marry a wealthy squire and then to marry off Cordelia as well.

Hester, our other POV character, is the sister of the Squire and is wary of Evangeline (Cordelia's mother) from the beginning. But what chance does Hester or Cordelia have against such powerful magic?

T. Kingfisher's prose is engaging as ever and I was impressed by her ability to make me invested in all of the characters, even the minor ones like the butler or Cordelia's childhood friend. There's even a little hint of second chance romance, which was very sweet. Some of the events at the end kept this from being a five star read, but still highly enjoyable.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via Netgalley for review purposes; this in no way influences my review.

Fairy tales are one of my favorite things, and I have loved all of T Kingfisher’s that I’ve read. There is even a brief blink-and-you’ll-miss-it reference to Nettle & Bone that delighted me in A Sorceress Comes to Call. I’m not super familiar with Goose Girl, and my only other experience with the fairy tale I know of is Margaret Owen’s Little Thieves, which is a totally different experience than this one. I really enjoyed A Sorceress Comes to Call and the narrators did a fantastic job. Each was a perfect fit for Hester and Cordelia, and I loved the blend of community and mystery with magic. This was a lot of fun even as it had its rough moments with the abuse Cordelia experiences at the hands of her mother. I remember a while back Kingfisher talking about the incidental autism rep in this book, and I absolutely see it and related greatly with a lot of the feelings and experiences Cordelia described. Definitely a book I’d recommend, especially if you’re fond of reimagined fairy tales and the darker sides of magic.

Yet another delightful story from Kingfisher. A retelling of "The Good Girl" (I've read so many re-tellings, I should really get around to reading to original!), this tale focuses on the plight of young Cordelia, daughter of a sorceress. Determined to marry Cordelia to a welathy man, her mother must first pave the way with her own marriage, to a well off man who can provide Cordelia with the dresses and introductions one requires in society.
With this in mind, Cordelia's mother brings them to the lovely country manor of the Squire and his sister, Hester, so that she may marry on comfort and put young Cordelia out on the marriage mart. While not a sorceress herself, Hester nevertheless senses that a great doom is approaching even before they arrive.
A lovely setting, a delightful cast of characters, an evil villain... it was all just so much fun!

This was sooooo good! I couldn’t put it down. The writing was great, the characters likable and well-developed. Thanks so much for this!

I had to look up The Goose Girl before reading this because I was only vaguely familiar with the story. And I will say that was not really necessary. This book is extremely loosely based on the original. The horse being named Falada and there being some geese feels like the biggest connections. I thought the story was alright. This was a bit disappointing for me after how much I loved Thornhedge.

This story wasn’t anything like what I thought it would be. I wasn’t prepared for the horror or mystery part. I thought it would be more like the Goose Girl like it mentioned, but it was way off. It was younger than I expected as well. Not really my style.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Fantastic author! Great pacing and great development for the characters. I was heavily invested in the plot and descriptive settings.

T. Kingfisher is the leader in writing complex characters, female trauma, and gothic horror books. This book was so creepy to read, and you can feel the main characters despair. I will say this book is not for the faint of heart, as there is a lot of childhood trauma and abuse that just makes you feel so sad. Also, if you have a bad relationship with your mother, this book may be difficult to read. But, I do think Kingfisher does a great job explaining the complexity of what life is like with a narc mother and the emotions the child feels.

Also, witches. Love witches.

First of all, I want to say that it feels like marketing this book as a retelling is probably a mistake. I haven’t read Goose Girl myself, but based on some other reviews I read and also my own vibes, I would call this more of a ‘loosely inspired by’ situation instead. That being said, I loved it! A Sorceress Comes to Call stays very much true to Kingfisher’s usual tone, being both hilariously lighthearted and simultaneously horrifically dark. If I had to describe this book in terms of genre, I would probably call it cozy fantasy horror.

What a fun, entertaining read! T Kingfisher’s latest is a regency era-ish book about a young girl whose mother is a most likely evil sorceress. I adored every character in this book from our older FMC, Hester, to Cordelia’s maid, Alice. Even Bernard.

What I love about T Kingfisher is that you’ll be reading a whimsical tale and then get smacked in the face with some gruesome, dark scenario and it doesn’t feel out of place. Murder, secrets, and magic in an idyllic English-style countryside with a dinner party. And did I mention murder?

Thanks to NetGalley and Tor books for the e ARC. Highly recommend.

Although this was marketed as an adult fantasy book, it very much felt like I was reading a middle grade book. I couldn't connect with the characters and it was just strange. The description sounded like what I typically read but I was very wrong!

A Sorceress Comes to Call is a retelling of The Brother's Grim's Goose Girl where we learn the tale of Cordelia, who knows that her mother (Evangeline) possesses certain talents, such as taking control of Cordelia's body and making her "obedient". Cordelia lives a quiet and sheltered life, with the companionship of Evangeline's horse and a secret friend in town until a murder of a family in town necessitate that they leave their home and go on a mission to find a husband for Evangeline and prospects for Cordelia.

This book has a nice pace as we discover Cordelia's horrific experiences with her mother, and how Cordelia makes a new relationship with Hester, the sister of the Squire's that Evangeline has targeted for marriage. Hester immediately suspects Evangeline's intentions and calls on friend to help, where there eventually learn of Evangeline's powers that match her ambitions, and the friends hatch a plan to stop her. There was a good level of suspense, and I liked all the personalities of the characters we meet in the story. There is a good mix of darkness, humor and kindness as the author tells this fantasy tale.

Thanks to Tor and NetGalley for the early copy to read. I recommend this book!

I don't know if I've read a retelling of "The Goose Girl" before, but I would certainly read another one. A Sorceress Comes to Call fits a lot of story into its pages, and I found it almost impossible to put down once I got started. While it felt like a straightforward fantasy for much of the beginning, it didn't take very long for elements of horror to begin to show up. If I had to choose, I'm not sure if I would say that it's fantasy or horror, but it had the best elements of both. The characters feel alive, and it is a read that had my full attention from start to finish.
Rating: 4.5/5
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC.

T. Kingfisher knocks it out of the park with this twisted retelling of 'The Goose Girl'. Cordelia has lived all of her life under the control of her evil, powerful sorceress mother. When the two women need to leave town after a suspicious death, Cordelia's mother ingratiates herself into the household of a well-to-do Squire, intent on securing his hand in marriage. What neither woman expected was the Squire's spinster sister, Hester, who is determined to save her brother and rescue Cordelia from her mother's clutches. Set in a Regency-like world, Kingfisher once again makes heroes out of the characters who are usually left on the sidelines. Give to folks looking for a dark Regency fantasy with unlikely leads like Zen Cho's 'Sorcerer to the Crown'.

I cannot think of a way to put into words the ways in which I adore this book!
I mean obviously there’s the hate filled villain aspect which made me want to burn her alive. Evangeline inflicts unspeakable horrors on her daughter and while the story does explore parental abuse through isolation and evil magic.

But there are also so many incredible characters that are fun and witty and enjoyable. Hester has such a dry sense of humor I would want to be friends with her. She guides Cordelia in this new world she has found herself in.

It’s a story of courage and bravery and overcoming. But there is also murder and defense geese and sarcasm and humor.

I love T. Kingfisher’s writing. For me her books are always a pleasure to read. A Sorceress Comes to Call was no exception! I found it easy to dive into this Brothers Grimm Goose Girl retelling. She used enough rich details and world-building to be vivid in setting and characters easy to know.

This is a lovely, dark retelling of the Goose Girl fairytale, but even if that's not a fairytale you're familiar with, it's still a wonderful read.