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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.
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail