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Fantasy · 2017 · PG-13

The Language of Thorns

by Leigh Bardugo

Six fairy tales from the Grishaverse. Beautiful, dark, and not meant for children.

For14+GenreFantasyLength350 pagesRead time~9.7 hoursCommunity ratings0

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Violence

Some

Moderate

Language

None

None

Sexual Content

Barely any

Mild romance

Substance Use

None

None

Emotional Intensity

Some

Moderate

What this book is about

Six illustrated fairy tales from the world of the Grishaverse — dark and lush retellings that upend the expected moral. From 'Ayama and the Thorn Wood' to 'When Water Sang Fire,' Bardugo's prose in short form is some of her best work. Art by Sara Kipin.

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