A review by emilywemily6
The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic by Leigh Bardugo

dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

If you are looking for dark, gothic fairytale retellings that feel both familiar and unexpected, this is for you. I enjoyed every story, though I definitely had a hard time staying awake at night to read them. The stories that stick with me the most are probably the fox, the fabrikator, and the mermaid stories. I like the Grishaverse flair these stories have. I especially loved the Darkling’s cameo in the last story.

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