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A review by theeloreads
Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
First, I’ll start by saying that I struggle to explain why I like books; it’s easier to point to things I didn’t like. As it is, I’ve struggled to gather my thoughts on why I enjoyed this book so much. It might be the vivid and atmospheric writing or the stories woven in throughout that tie into the themes of the main plot. Either way, Juniper & Thorn is a beautiful yet gruesome story that I will keep returning to.
Juniper & Thorn is the gothic retelling of my dreams. The prose is lovely, and before the story even begins, it’s what draws you in.
It’s dark and atmospheric but hard to read at times.
Marlinchen is an isolated girl, confined to her house with only her father and two sisters. Marlinchen receives abuse from everyone, which has messed with how she acts and thinks of herself.
Juniper & Thorn follows Marlinchen and Sevas as they try to escape from abuse and manipulation.
Juniper & Thorn is the gothic retelling of my dreams. The prose is lovely, and before the story even begins, it’s what draws you in.
It’s dark and atmospheric but hard to read at times.
Marlinchen is an isolated girl, confined to her house with only her father and two sisters. Marlinchen receives abuse from everyone, which has messed with how she acts and thinks of herself.
Juniper & Thorn follows Marlinchen and Sevas as they try to escape from abuse and manipulation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Self harm, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Antisemitism, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Gore, Body horror, Eating disorder, Animal death, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Emotional abuse, Cannibalism, and Vomit