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A review by annettebooksofhopeanddreams
Thorn by Intisar Khanani
4.0
I can't remember if I realized this was a Fairytale retelling when I added it to the wishlist. I at least looked forward to the book. So when it was in the Book Box Club I was even more happy. And even though I didn't remember that it was a retelling, I noticed it quite soon, especially since the Goose Girl is one of my favorite fairytales.
And from the very first page this story really sucked me in. That's firstly because of the writing style. The writing style really fits this world, these characters and the fairytale retelling genre in general. It set the atmosphere and it was really part of the world building. I even noticed that I was reading a little slower than usually because I wanted to drink in all the sentences and all the words. I wanted to make sure I really enjoyed it.
I also really enjoyed the world building. I'm pretty sure that this world is much larger than what we've seen of it now, but the taste we've gotten was really well done. I really felt the difference between the two courts and the two kingdoms. I really understood the political conflict, the difference between the commoners and the lords and ladies and also the issues and everything that needed to change to make this world a better place.
Which also played a huge role in the development and growth of our main character. Her conflict and the clashes between her own wishes and longings and what the world needs were so incredibly well done and well written. And although a lot of sad things happened, I also understand how each tragic event eventually leads to the decision the main character is putting off for such a long time. The journey is beautifully paced and beautifully written and the ending is therefore even more beautiful.
I'm very happy that the last short story revealed that the author will return to this world in her next book. I will surely pick it up!
And from the very first page this story really sucked me in. That's firstly because of the writing style. The writing style really fits this world, these characters and the fairytale retelling genre in general. It set the atmosphere and it was really part of the world building. I even noticed that I was reading a little slower than usually because I wanted to drink in all the sentences and all the words. I wanted to make sure I really enjoyed it.
I also really enjoyed the world building. I'm pretty sure that this world is much larger than what we've seen of it now, but the taste we've gotten was really well done. I really felt the difference between the two courts and the two kingdoms. I really understood the political conflict, the difference between the commoners and the lords and ladies and also the issues and everything that needed to change to make this world a better place.
Which also played a huge role in the development and growth of our main character. Her conflict and the clashes between her own wishes and longings and what the world needs were so incredibly well done and well written. And although a lot of sad things happened, I also understand how each tragic event eventually leads to the decision the main character is putting off for such a long time. The journey is beautifully paced and beautifully written and the ending is therefore even more beautiful.
I'm very happy that the last short story revealed that the author will return to this world in her next book. I will surely pick it up!