Tender Morsels
Tender Morsels
Book Brief
Beta436
Novel • Fiction
Fantasy World
2008
YA
18+ years
950L
Super Short Summary
Tender Morsels by Margo Lanagan is a fantasy novel that explores themes of trauma, healing, and reality versus illusion. It follows Liga, a person who escapes abuse through magical intervention, creating a personal utopia. As external influences breach her sanctuary, Liga and her daughters navigate challenges that blend the worlds of magic and real life.
Dark
Mysterious
Emotional
Fantastical
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
6,147 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Tender Morsels by Margo Lanagan is praised for its lyrical prose and bold storytelling, offering a dark, haunting retelling of fairy tales. Readers commend its emotional depth and complex themes, though some find its mature content and graphic scenes unsettling. It captivates with rich characters but may deter those uncomfortable with its intense subject matter.
Who Should Read Tender Morsels?
A reader who enjoys Tender Morsels by Margo Lanagan likely appreciates dark, complex fairy tales with mature themes. Fans of Angela Carter's The Bloody Chamber or Neil Gaiman's Coraline would find its rich, haunting narrative and exploration of trauma and empowerment compelling.
6,147 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Tender Morsels was awarded the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel in 2009, highlighting its significant impact in the realm of speculative fiction.
The novel draws thematic influence from the classic fairy tale Snow White and Rose Red, exploring similar motifs in a complex and mature narrative.
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436
Novel • Fiction
Fantasy World
2008
YA
18+ years
950L
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