
Thorn (Paperback)
Intisar Khanani (author)- We can order this
Publisher: Hot Key Books
ISBN: 9781471408724
Number of pages: 512
Weight: 371 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 28 mm
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"This is how you survive: one breath to the next, refusing each thought as it comes to you. This is how you get through the worst of things." Khanani's retelling of "The Goose Girl" keeps the basics of the fairytale the same (a princess is sent to a kingdom to marry a prince but is betrayed and looses her title) but expands the story to include examinations of violence and its effects on main characters. It could be easy to dismiss Alyrra as just a weak and passive princess, but Khanani smartly delves into the realistic reactions and responses a person would have to trauma. * Book Riot *
A dark, Middle-Eastern influenced retelling about dangerous secrets, false identities, delicious court intrigue and justice. ... Perfect for fans of The Wrath and the Dawn. * Culture Fly *
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“Brilliant characters and world-building!”
Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.
4.5 stars!
Reading Thorn made me really happy. I mean, it’s a Young Adult fantasy retelling by an Asian author – what’s not to love?! I’ve...
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“A magical fairytale”
Thorn is an enjoyable retelling of the Grimm fairytale The Goose Girl.
Princess Alyrra is brought up by a cruel family. Her father is dead. Her brother is abusive and her mother is very cold and unloving.
It is...
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“YES yes yes!”
Alyrra is the princess of the small woodland kingdom of Adania. When the king of Menaiya arrives with the intention of betrothing her to his son Prince Kestrin, she is torn between the joy of leaving her abusive... More
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