The Thorn Queen: A Novel

by Elise Holland

Paperback, 2018

Status

Available

Genres

Collection

Publication

SparkPress (2018), 256 pages

Description

Fantasy. Young Adult Fiction. Welcome to Glendoch! Hidden to most, this glacial world once crackled with alchemy. Now it waits for war�??divided and bound by strict rules. So when twelve-year-old Meylyne falls from a tree onto Glendoch's sickly prince, she must flee or face imprisonment in the Shadow-Cellars. The only way she may return home is with a cure for the prince's peculiar disease. Convinced she will perish, Meylyne and her companions embark on their journey�??and before they know it, they are knee-deep in a plot to sink Glendoch into shadow, like other worlds before it. Poisoned guardians, cursed wizards, and cunning witch-spirits bound into wands are just some of the dangers that dot the way of their travels. And behind it all is the Thorn Queen. Mysteriously magnetic (or murderously vengeful, depending on whose side you're on), she is always one step ahead of them… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member RobynELee
A wonderful imagination creates a multi-level world with rich, inspiring characters. The young female protagonist is one to admire as she embarks on her journey to redeem herself and save others. I look forward to reading more in what I hope is a start to a new series. Thanks to NetGalley and the
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publishers for,the advance copy. I know my 8th graders will love reading the book. #TheThornQueen
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LibraryThing member coffeefairy
I got to about page 200 and had been enjoying the book and the characters, when the happenings in the book featured a surprising twist and I found myself rushing to read so I could find out what happened!

The main character, Meylyne — I really felt for her, especially after we learn certain
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truths. What a story. It’s engaging for adults but it’s also suitable for older pre-teens and older.

I love a good fantasy world and “The Thorn Queen” didn’t disappoint. Also, a shout-out to the cover illustrator, Elisabeth Alba. She’s the illustrator for The Everyday Witch tarot deck and I like her style!

Note: I received this from a Goodreads giveaway and this is my independent opinion.
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LibraryThing member sennebec
A delightful fantasy with endearing characters and a fascinating plot. I very much enjoyed reading it.

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

256 p.; 8.5 inches

ISBN

1943006792 / 9781943006793
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