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A review by chandranolynne
Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"'There's no treasure.'
'I didn't think there was. I mostly came for answers. Or maybe just the story.'"
"'You were in pain as well...and bones heal faster than spirits, I think.'"
What a delightful little novella! Thornhedge reimagines the classic Sleeping Beauty tale, asking: What if the villain wasn’t the fairy who cast the spell, but the human she was trying to silence? This enchanting retelling celebrates the beauty in monsters and shines a light on the found families formed by the rejected and unloved. It's dark and haunting, yet also infused with a tender sweetness that tugs at your heartstrings in the best possible ways. I loved every second of it!
'I didn't think there was. I mostly came for answers. Or maybe just the story.'"
"'You were in pain as well...and bones heal faster than spirits, I think.'"
What a delightful little novella! Thornhedge reimagines the classic Sleeping Beauty tale, asking: What if the villain wasn’t the fairy who cast the spell, but the human she was trying to silence? This enchanting retelling celebrates the beauty in monsters and shines a light on the found families formed by the rejected and unloved. It's dark and haunting, yet also infused with a tender sweetness that tugs at your heartstrings in the best possible ways. I loved every second of it!