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A review by retrogirlreads
Spindles and Thorns: A Sleeping Beauty Retelling by Melanie Karsak
5.0
“Spindle and Thorns” is the first book in Karsak’s new series, The Society of Roses, which is set in the same world as her The Red Cape Society series.
This book is told from the POV of Lady Aurora Rose, a beautiful and tenacious young woman with a quick wit and a sassy nature.
I actually really loved Aurora, she was extremely intelligent and such a fun character to read about. I was intrigued by the face that she kept turning away her suitors, and I totally respected the reasons why she did so.
I also loved the fact that this was a Gaslamp Fantasy book set in Victorian England. The fact that this is a fairytale retelling was what originally caught my attention, but I was especially intrigued by the fact that Aurora’s twin brother, Aubrey, shares her curse.
I also thought that Aurora’s aunts, Ladies Kitty, Sunny, and Posey, were such a great addition to the story. They all had their own unique personalities, and I enjoyed reading any scene they were in.
To sum this up, I thought that this book had a very intriguing premise, and I am so glad I gave it and Melanie Karsak’s writing a chance! I would highly recommend this book if you love a good fairytale retelling, and I will definitely be looking into Karsak’s other books!
This book is told from the POV of Lady Aurora Rose, a beautiful and tenacious young woman with a quick wit and a sassy nature.
I actually really loved Aurora, she was extremely intelligent and such a fun character to read about. I was intrigued by the face that she kept turning away her suitors, and I totally respected the reasons why she did so.
I also loved the fact that this was a Gaslamp Fantasy book set in Victorian England. The fact that this is a fairytale retelling was what originally caught my attention, but I was especially intrigued by the fact that Aurora’s twin brother, Aubrey, shares her curse.
I also thought that Aurora’s aunts, Ladies Kitty, Sunny, and Posey, were such a great addition to the story. They all had their own unique personalities, and I enjoyed reading any scene they were in.
To sum this up, I thought that this book had a very intriguing premise, and I am so glad I gave it and Melanie Karsak’s writing a chance! I would highly recommend this book if you love a good fairytale retelling, and I will definitely be looking into Karsak’s other books!