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caroline_carnivorous's review
3.0
Forgot to mention this in my review of The Night Of Elisa; In the beginning of the books it says ''This story is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to a living, dead or ''undead'' person is a mere coincidence!'' That made me giggle.
This was published two years after The Night Of Elisa, and you can definitely tell Isis Sousa's writing has improved. The writing flows better, and the tone isn't as ''modern'' anymore. It makes the story feel more realistic, as this one is also set in the 1800s. That also makes this a heavier read than The Night Of Elisa, but still not very heavy.
Henrique is a royal tailor in the kingdom of Iberia who is in love with the princess Catelyna. Sadly she is betrothed to a man Henrique despises, Augusto. Strange things start to happen to Henrique. He becomes ill, physically and mentally. And it makes him do bad things. He struggles a lot, cause he wants to do anything he can to make the princess happy.
Like Isis told me herself, the main focus is what happens to Henrique, that makes you wonder what is it that makes him do these things. I might have an idea of what it is, but we'll see in the next book! This book is more intricate than The Night Of Elisa, a little romantic, but very different. It's interesting to see the author's abilities to write different stories! Her other books are completely different as well.
I was a little confused about the story arc itself, it didn't seem to have that normal story arc. For the most part it goes kind of like a ''slice of life'' story, which changes location depending on where things are happening. But there are also a few peaks of complete and utter shock and terror, so I have to mention that there is a little gore in this story. I would recommend this for young adults.
The book is 340 pages long, and the text itself is way more ''compact'' than in The Night Of Elisa. Nice illustrations, reminds me of Pete Venters' illustrations in Jillian Venters' Gothic Charm School.
Links to buy:
Paperback https://www.bookdepository.com/As-Cold-as-Thorns-Isis-Sousa-Clare-Diston/9781533467690/?a_aid=carolinecarnivorous
Hardcover https://www.bookdepository.com/As-Cold-as-Thorns-Isis-Sousa-Clare-Diston/9781533467690/?a_aid=carolinecarnivorous
This was published two years after The Night Of Elisa, and you can definitely tell Isis Sousa's writing has improved. The writing flows better, and the tone isn't as ''modern'' anymore. It makes the story feel more realistic, as this one is also set in the 1800s. That also makes this a heavier read than The Night Of Elisa, but still not very heavy.
Henrique is a royal tailor in the kingdom of Iberia who is in love with the princess Catelyna. Sadly she is betrothed to a man Henrique despises, Augusto. Strange things start to happen to Henrique. He becomes ill, physically and mentally. And it makes him do bad things. He struggles a lot, cause he wants to do anything he can to make the princess happy.
Like Isis told me herself, the main focus is what happens to Henrique, that makes you wonder what is it that makes him do these things. I might have an idea of what it is, but we'll see in the next book! This book is more intricate than The Night Of Elisa, a little romantic, but very different. It's interesting to see the author's abilities to write different stories! Her other books are completely different as well.
I was a little confused about the story arc itself, it didn't seem to have that normal story arc. For the most part it goes kind of like a ''slice of life'' story, which changes location depending on where things are happening. But there are also a few peaks of complete and utter shock and terror, so I have to mention that there is a little gore in this story. I would recommend this for young adults.
The book is 340 pages long, and the text itself is way more ''compact'' than in The Night Of Elisa. Nice illustrations, reminds me of Pete Venters' illustrations in Jillian Venters' Gothic Charm School.
Links to buy:
Paperback https://www.bookdepository.com/As-Cold-as-Thorns-Isis-Sousa-Clare-Diston/9781533467690/?a_aid=carolinecarnivorous
Hardcover https://www.bookdepository.com/As-Cold-as-Thorns-Isis-Sousa-Clare-Diston/9781533467690/?a_aid=carolinecarnivorous
kingjason's review against another edition
4.0
This is going to be a tough book to review without including any spoilers. First of all I doubt I would have read this book if I didn't know that Isis Sousa was a very good writer, it isn't really the sort of book I would normally read. I would absolutely have picked up the book, who wouldn't with that sexy cover? Then I would have started reading the back and gone, nah that's a book for chicks, typical man!
The book reads like a traditional Gothic tale, I'm not sure if it was meant to be but it certainly is, Bryon and his cronies would have enjoyed listening to it being told. The main character battling with his inner demons is very reminiscent of Dorian Gray, a beautiful man that all the ladies fall for, a massive ego, a man living in his prime. There is a second tale happening which has the potential of becoming a terrifying tale in part 2, the hunt for the black rose.
Isis Sousa is a graphic designer and that comes across when each character enters the room, instead of the usual descriptions of height and weight etc, the person is described by their clothing, a very unique style that seems to give a character more colour. The book too has been well designed, the pages have illustrated borders and you get the odd character drawing that helps with getting to know them better.
I have enjoyed this book immensely, so glad I gave it a go. If you read this book you will not be disappointed. I'm lucky to have a paper copy, I think this has to be the way to go with this book.
Looking forward to part 2 now.
Blog review here> https://felcherman.wordpress.com/2018/02/26/as-cold-as-thorns-as-cold-as-thorns-1-by-isis-sousa/
The book reads like a traditional Gothic tale, I'm not sure if it was meant to be but it certainly is, Bryon and his cronies would have enjoyed listening to it being told. The main character battling with his inner demons is very reminiscent of Dorian Gray, a beautiful man that all the ladies fall for, a massive ego, a man living in his prime. There is a second tale happening which has the potential of becoming a terrifying tale in part 2, the hunt for the black rose.
Isis Sousa is a graphic designer and that comes across when each character enters the room, instead of the usual descriptions of height and weight etc, the person is described by their clothing, a very unique style that seems to give a character more colour. The book too has been well designed, the pages have illustrated borders and you get the odd character drawing that helps with getting to know them better.
I have enjoyed this book immensely, so glad I gave it a go. If you read this book you will not be disappointed. I'm lucky to have a paper copy, I think this has to be the way to go with this book.
Looking forward to part 2 now.
Blog review here> https://felcherman.wordpress.com/2018/02/26/as-cold-as-thorns-as-cold-as-thorns-1-by-isis-sousa/
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