About Thorn:
Excerpt from Thorn:
IMHO: Thorn
Content Warning: Abusive family, rape threats, violent attacks, death, injustice,
Thorn is a gem, and in expected ways. I wasn't expecting a talking horse, or such a deft depiction of abuse and grief, but they're my favorite aspects.
- LOVE Alyrra
- Writing is to die for
- Instantly won over & immersed
- Found family & sister squad!!
- Nuanced about abusive men, families, and the cycle of abuse,
- Subtle, building romance that's adorable
- This princess isn't spoiled and is totally believable as a goose girl
- Actual learning and acclimation time for a new immigrant in a foreign country
- Badass witch foe that doesn't get brought down in a typical or stupid way
- Price & King are clever and grow on you
- Bad things happen, people die, but it's not all dreary
- Love the gradual building and reveals, so many were unexpected
- The ending is so, so good ya'll. It's satisfyingly clear and hopeful.
Thorn is a no-brainer for fans of fantasy and re-tellings. Best if you're looking for a slower, more thoughtful and insightful tale of survivors and justice.
Favorite Quotes from Thorn:
Still, this I will fight for: a future free of fear and a life I wish to live, away from the court.
My brother called a fool by a talking horse, and I the hope for humanity?
I know Falada will be well cared for, that my trunks will not be lost, that the only thing, truly, that may be lost is the prince, and of him I will not think
Deep inside, I hear Ash ask, Who pushed you? It is a question I have waited half a lifetime to hear. I am amazed the sun does not shine.
It is a normality that grieves me at unexpected moments, but there is no fighting it.
"Thieves' justice or king's justice, so long as it's a known law, I don't care."
About the Author:
Promotion:
On March 24th, Thorn will be releasing from Hot Key (UK) and HarperTeen (US/CA)! To celebrate, the author Intisar Khanani is offering some amazing Thorn goodies to everyone who …
- pre-orders/orders a copy of Thorn before March 31st at 23.59.
- OR requests it from their library (library hold / suggested purchase) before March 31st at 23.59.
Here’s what’s up for grabs:
Physical goodies (US/UK):
- A Thorn Bookmark
- A set of Chibi Stickers featuring Thorn characters
- A Signed Bookplate
PLUS Digital goodies (worldwide):
- A PDF of Brambles – a Thorn prequel short story so you can jump into Alyrra’s world now!
- A PDF of The (Annotated) Goose Girl – the original fairytale with annotations from yours truly in the margin
- A coloring page of three Thorn-themed bookmarks
All you need to do to enter is send a proof of purchase (or screenshot of your library hold), your name and address to khananipreorder@gmail.com. T&Cs apply!
UK entrants: Hot Key Books rocks and can mail you physical goodies as well as the digital. Check it out here: http://hotkeybooks.com/thorn-pre-order/
Non-US/UK entrants: I really, really wanted to offer you the physical goodies, but postage is a bear. If you would like to cover the cost of an international stamp ($1.20), I can absolutely mail you the goodies as well. E-mail in your proof/screenshot for your digital goodies, and I’ll link you up so you can do that.
Original link: http://booksbyintisar.com/thorn-pre-order/
The universal book link for purchasing Thorn is: www.books2read.com/thorn
Giveaway for Thorn:
1st Prize: Win a book of your choice from Bookdepository (INT*)
2nd Prize: Win a THORN swag pack (stickers, bookmark, and a signed bookplate) [INT]
Starts: 24th March 2020
Ends: 7th April 2020
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T&Cs:
- Bookdepository: Open INTERNATIONALLY, *where Bookdepository ships to (https://www.bookdepository.com/help/topic/HelpId/3/Which-countries-do-you-deliver-to#helpContent).
- Swag bundle: Open INTERNATIONALLY.
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This review was originally posted on The Layaway Dragon