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Narrator
Jennifer Pickens
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Length
11 hours 50 minutes
Language
English
Bookseller recommendation
“Snow White meets Coraline. Another 5 Star 🌟 fairytale-esque book by T. Kingfisher.”
— Sam • The Book Rack
Bookseller recommendation
“With her characteristic style and ingenuity Kingfisher pulls the reader into the reimagined world of Snow White. With an adult, flawed, yet relatable heroine and cast of layered characters I couldn’t stop listening to this. I love the narration. The reader paces the story that helps weave the tapestry Kingfisher laid for the reader. Highly recommended! ”
— Joanna • Schuler Books
Bookseller recommendation
“This is another reimagined fairy tale by T. Kingfisher and may be the best yet. It has a little bit of everything - great characters, great plot, amazing dialogue, plus roosters and cats. What could be better? ”
— MaryAnne • Ghostlight Books
Bookseller recommendation
“"I had just taken poison when the king arrived to inform me that he had murdered his wife". Healer Anja is a master of poisons, most of which she has tested on herself. The King has called her to the castle to determine if his daughter is being poisoned. A talking cat (that is definitely judging Anja), magic mirrors to a hidden world, and an oh-so-handsome bodyguard keep Anja busy as she desperately tries to discover the source of the poison and keep herself and the princess alive in the process! ”
— Suzanne • The Underground Bookshop
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“A wonderful performance by the narrator truly brings this reimagined tale of snow white to life. Full of strong and smart female characters and lots of poison! ”
— Theresa • Booked
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“Such good storytelling! Kingfisher has a way of world building that brings you to a familiar place, and then completely exceeding your expectations. Every little theory that I came up with from Anya's observations wasn't quite the right answer, but they all led to -something-. There were no loose ends that I could find, but if there are, can I please go back to this world to hear about them? ”
— Kristin • Phoenix Books
Bookseller recommendation
“Story Lovers, let me tell you—this book is as sharp as my claws and twice as surprising. T. Kingfisher has a knack for mixing humor with just the right amount of darkness, and the result is a tale that keeps you wide-eyed long past bedtime. The characters are clever, the tension delicious, and every twist made my whiskers twitch. It’s strange, it’s enchanting, and it’s impossible to put down. Consider this your warning: once you step into these pages, you won’t want to leave. – Wednesday 🐾”
— Wednesday • Faebles Tomes and Teas
Bookseller recommendation
“Don’t let the slow start fool you—this audiobook blooms into a richly layered tale full of unexpected twists, emotional depth, and sharp surprises. Just when I thought I had it figured out, the story took a turn and pulled me in even deeper. A must-listen for fans of clever fantasy with a touch of the unexpected. ”
— Steph • Story Hollow
Bookseller recommendation
“What a wonderful reimagining of Snow White. The poison apples, the evil queen, and the mirrors are all still here, but a brilliant poison scholar comes to try to rescue the castle. So good!”
— Millie • Cassiopeia Books
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“A really enjoyable read! Sort of a fairytale retelling (ok it just draws on some fairytale concepts so it's not a retelling but I'm not sure what to but a set really cool, and original, fantasy world! An awkward scientist meets a broody guard while trying to save the king's daughter from a potential poisoning plot. The mystery definitely kept me guessing!”
— Jenise • Maple Mercantile Book & Gift Shop
Bookseller recommendation
“A poisonous blend of science, horror, humor, and heart! T. Kingfisher’s new Snow White retelling is unique—perfect for fans of A Sorceress Comes to Call and Nettle and Bone!”
— McKenzie • Bobzbay
Bookseller recommendation
“Fun in so many unexpected ways. I will never tire of Kingfisher's middle-aged protagonists. Anja is an absolute delight, and you will fall in love with her immediately. The story is simply a (very well-executed) backdrop for her to be charming. ”
— Chelsea • The Lakewood Bookstore
From New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes Hemlock & Silver, a dark reimagining of “Snow White” steeped in poison, intrigue, and treason of the most magical kindHealer Anja regularly drinks poison. Not to die, but to save—seeking cures for those everyone else has given up on.But a summons from the King interrupts her quiet, herb-obsessed life. His daughter, Snow, is dying, and he hopes Anja’s unorthodox methods can save her.Aided by a taciturn guard, a narcissistic cat, and a passion for the scientific method, Anja rushes to treat Snow, but nothing seems to work. That is, until she finds a secret world, hidden inside a magic mirror. This dark realm may hold the key to what is making Snow sick.Or it might be the thing that kills them all."Pickens adjusts her approach appropriately for several characters...[Anja's] enthusiasm and wonder are delightfully narrated, and so too is her horror as she learns the truth about the alternate realm and its creatures." — AudioFileA Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books
T. KINGFISHER (she/her) writes fantasy, horror, and occasional oddities, including Nettle & Bone, What Moves the Dead, Thornhedge, A House with Good Bones, and A Sorceress Comes to Call. Under a pen name, she also writes bestselling children's books. She lives in New Mexico with her husband.
Jennifer Pickens is an Earphones Award–winning narrator of over 100 titles. She has been a storyteller since childhood, creating characters to inhabit, and acting out their adventures. A lifelong bookworm, it was her love of books that led to voice acting. Believing that stories can create change and teach empathy, Jennifer crafts honest performances that create an intimate connection between the listener and the text.
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Audiobook details
Author:
T. Kingfisher
Narrator:
Jennifer Pickens
ISBN:
9781250395665
Length:
11 hours 50 minutes
Language:
English
Publisher:
Macmillan Audio
Publication date:
August 19, 2025
Edition:
Unabridged
Libro.fm rank:
#82 Overall
Genre rank:
#27 in Fantasy
Reviews
Praise for Hemlock & Silver:
"A new favorite! Hemlock & Silver achieves the extraordinary feat of feeling both classic and unique. Masterful storytelling with an unforgettable heroine, creepy magic, and a fantastic cat! I almost wish I hadn't read it so I could read it again for the first time!"—Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop
"Eerie and aching, I've loved everything that Kingfisher has written but this might be my favorite."—Cassandra Khaw, USA Today bestselling author of Nothing But Blackened Teeth
"A darkly enchanting tale of poison and power. Beautifully crafted and utterly spellbinding."—Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of Book of Night
"Hemlock & Silver is T. Kingfisher at her best—clever, romantic, and a hell of a good time."—Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf
"This is T. Kingfisher at her finest. Continuing in her tradition of horror-tinged, fairytale-inspired storytelling, Kingfisher pairs a wonderfully offbeat fantasy narrative with her signature wit, which compares favourably with the likes of Terry Pratchett. It's impossible not to root for our clever, unapologetically bumbling protagonist, Healer Anja. Hemlock & Silver is as delightful as it is impressive."—Heather Fawcett, New York Times bestselling author of Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Fairies
"Utterly delightful… Kingfisher wows."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
Praise for the works of T. Kingfisher:
"Full of melancholy charm. . . . it’s such a pleasure to read."—The New York Times
"T. Kingfisher’s delicate, bittersweet style of fantasy is like nothing else on shelves at the moment. . . . a perfect blend of sharp-edged humor and horror-tinged heart."—Paste
"Kingfisher never fails to dazzle."—Peter S. Beagle, Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Award-winning author of The Last Unicorn
"Kingfisher’s fairyland is full of teeth, wonder and horror; what’s dark is very dark, but what’s good will give you warmth. By the last page, my heart was mended.”—NPR
"A wonderful entwining of darkness & whimsy."—Travis Baldree, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Legends & Lattes
"Refreshing. . . . a true comfort read, in which gentleness endures despite outrageous cruelty.”—The Washington Post
"Absolutely delightful and full of charm and truth."—Naomi Novik, New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Education and Uprooted
“Haunting and unusual." —Tamora Pierce, New York Times bestselling author of the Tortall series
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