Shades of Milk and Honey
Mary Robinette Kowal's Shades of Milk and Honey (2010) is a historical fantasy and romantasy novel. The story is set in England, in the 19th century. Readers will find themes of conduct of life, mate selection, sisters and magic.
9 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 9 editions.
At about 288 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.
Awards & lists
- ✦Nebula Awards 2011 — Best Novel (nominee)
- ✦Locus Awards 2011 — Best First Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote Shades of Milk and Honey?
Shades of Milk and Honey was written by Mary Robinette Kowal and first published in 2010.
What genre is Shades of Milk and Honey?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy and Romantasy.
How long is Shades of Milk and Honey?
The median edition has 288 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Shades of Milk and Honey?
Readers who like it often enjoy Stardust, The house of the Wolfings and Outlander.
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