The Language of Thorns
Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic
Readers rate it 4.2 (190 on Hardcover)
304 pages · Released 2017 · Orion
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This dark fairy tale collection by Bardugo features magical conflict and morally complex stories with folklore roots, similar in tone to her YA work. While beautifully written, the tales contain violence, darker themes, and sexual references that suit older teens rather than middle-grade readers. The short-story format and illustrated presentation make it accessible, but the content—including betrayal, sacrifice, and revenge—skews toward mature teen audiences.
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"The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic" by Leigh Bardugo is a collection of six beautifully written and illustrated short stories inspired by folklore and fairy tales. Each tale is steeped in dark magic, moral lessons, and intricate storytelling, making it feel like an ancient book of fables from t... "The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic" by Leigh Bardugo is a collection of six beautifully written and illustrated short stories inspired by folklore and fairy tales. Each tale is steeped in dark magic, moral lessons, and intricate storytelling, making it feel like an ancient book of fables from the Grishaverse.
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- Young adult fiction
- Love
- Fantasy fiction
- Sacrifice
- Betrayal
- Revenge
- Fiction
- Magic
- Short stories
- Juvenile fiction
- Fantasy
- Children's fiction
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ISBN 9781510104419 · Orion