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A review by aldoregan
The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic by Leigh Bardugo
4.0
“we were not made to please princes.”
A Leigh Bardugo dark retelling of fairytales? Count. Me. In.
Bardugo has proved countless of times that she can craft a novel excellently, but in this book she proved that she can be a masterful short storyteller as well. Each of the stories give off both a haunting and enchanting vibe. We get to see the Grishaverse in a different light, and it gives the world a clearer structure. The Language of Thorns is a fascinating exploration of the world’s folklore and it is definitely a wonderful way to learn about the world of Grisha.
“this goes to show you that sometimes the unseen is not to be feared and that those meant to love us most are not always ones who do.”
The Soldier Prince - 5/5
When Water Sang Fire - 4.5/5
Ayama and the Thorn Wood - 4/5
Little Knife - 4/5
The Witch of Duva - 3.5/5
The Too-Clever Fox - 3/5
“but hope rises like water trapped by a dam, higher and higher, in increments that mean nothing until you face the flood.”
A Leigh Bardugo dark retelling of fairytales? Count. Me. In.
Bardugo has proved countless of times that she can craft a novel excellently, but in this book she proved that she can be a masterful short storyteller as well. Each of the stories give off both a haunting and enchanting vibe. We get to see the Grishaverse in a different light, and it gives the world a clearer structure. The Language of Thorns is a fascinating exploration of the world’s folklore and it is definitely a wonderful way to learn about the world of Grisha.
“this goes to show you that sometimes the unseen is not to be feared and that those meant to love us most are not always ones who do.”
The Soldier Prince - 5/5
When Water Sang Fire - 4.5/5
Ayama and the Thorn Wood - 4/5
Little Knife - 4/5
The Witch of Duva - 3.5/5
The Too-Clever Fox - 3/5
“but hope rises like water trapped by a dam, higher and higher, in increments that mean nothing until you face the flood.”