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Frogkisser! Garth Nix
A fairy story for the modern era, with a princess who is "not the type that needs rescuing" off on a Quest to restore a Prince that's been turned in to a frog and save herself and her older sister (who does need rescuing) from their evil stepstepfather, Duke Rikard. It's fun, funny and plays with the tropes of fairy stories and fantasy whilst providing an adventure where the protagonist is smart but inexperienced and isn't automatically excellent at everythng or even anything practical, really, because she's been living a privileged, sheltered life in a castle full of servants. Which leads me to the other subtext (besides the obvious feminist one): this book wears it's moral/social/political views on its sleeve.; poverty generated for the betterment of a ruling minority is bad and everybody should be equal under the law - which should provide for a fair trial.
A contrasting tone when compared to other Nix books (more openly humourous) and probably the best book he's written since Lirael/Abhorsen. Hints of possible further adventures to come for the Frogkisser were pleasantly received.