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katiemulcahy122 's review for:
Thorn
by Intisar Khanani
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I don't know where to begin with this book. It has been staring at me from my shelves for several years now, and I'm glad I finally picked it up, but I don't know if I liked it??
First off, I didn't know this was a retelling of The Goose Girl until I was well into it, but I don't think I've ever read any version of that story so I don't know how it holds up. Plus, a lot of dark and depressing shit happens that I wasn't expecting.
However, it was very readable, and I couldn't put it down once I started. And now I'm conflicted about the sequels, because I guess they have a different main character. I didn't like too many of the characters in this one, but I did like the world building, so I'm not sure.
First off, I didn't know this was a retelling of The Goose Girl until I was well into it, but I don't think I've ever read any version of that story so I don't know how it holds up. Plus, a lot of dark and depressing shit happens that I wasn't expecting.
However, it was very readable, and I couldn't put it down once I started. And now I'm conflicted about the sequels, because I guess they have a different main character. I didn't like too many of the characters in this one, but I did like the world building, so I'm not sure.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Classism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Violence
Minor: Rape