A review by oceanic_rabbit
The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous challenging dark emotional relaxing sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is a vivid, creative compilation of short stories fashioned to be like those we would read as children. Some of the influences of classics are present and visble but this makes the new twists and turns of these adaptations into their own entirely original ideas.

It is beautiful in an almost haunting way, and illustrated clearly and cleverly with often monotone palates with occasional contrasts.

Definitely a book I will revisit for a quick read, or just to look at the pictures. Very happy to have this in my collection.
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