I'm always a little cautious with retellings because sometimes they literally are retellings without bringing anything new to the table. That isn't the case here, and Spinning Thorns was an interesting approach to classic fairy tale. I really enjoyed the writing style, but I had trouble connecting with the characters until towards the very end of the book and there was a few places, where whether because of that or pacing, my interest waned. Still, it was an enjoyable read and I would be interested in checking out the author's other Sleeping Beauty retelling.