The Language of Thorns
by Leigh Bardugo
Taste attributes: fantasymyth/fairytaleteenfresh & originalimaginaryintricatelinearglossyemotive & stirringinjustice/tragedy/vengeancesolving the riddle/not as it seemstroubled leads
Boxlist takeAn otherworldly, stylish fantasy novel, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: very glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.8 / 5
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About This Book
"The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic" by Leigh Bardugo is a collection of six beautifully written and illustrated short stories inspired by folklore and fairy tales. Each tale is steeped in dark magic, moral lessons, and intricate storytelling, making it feel like an ancient book of fables from the Grishaverse.
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- Author
- Leigh Bardugo
- Published
- 2017
- Pages
- 304
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- Open Library
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