jennajlh 's review for:

Thorn by Intisar Khanani

5.0

adventurous challenging emotional sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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This is a deeply captivating book that examines what is family, justice, and identity, all wrapped in a wonderful fantasy world, rich characters, and a sweet romance.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Classism

Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Blood, Excrement, Police brutality, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Gaslighting

Minor: Death of parent