A review by deadnberried
Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid

challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I might have liked it more if I was more familiar with OG folklore, not  fairytale versions of them that have had the blood and real danger scrubbed out. There is a lovely gothic sensibility to Reid’s writing, and an attempt at a spooky lyrical quality that manifests as a disconcerting simile being dragged on for too long. A lovely quick spooky piece of modern folklore.
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