A review by howlinglibraries
Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher

adventurous reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

 I've reached a point in my reading life where I've happily accepted that T. Kingfisher can do no wrong. I know, some of you are rolling your eyes inwardly because you don't think any author can be flawless, and that's fine for you, but this is my review and I'm saying T. Kingfisher's stories are flawless and that's that on that.

Two hundred years. It was immense—unthinkable—and ultimately meant nothing at all. Two years or two hundred or two thousand. The magic endures.

Thornhedge is a retelling of Sleeping Beauty, but wow, does it turn the story on its head. It's such a short read that it's very difficult to say much without spoiling things, plus one of the most important pieces of the plot is a bit of a surprise, so all I can really say is this: I loved this story very much, and if you enjoy unique, short fairytales with unusual heroines, you should absolutely give Thornhedge a try. If nothing else, I bet you'll love little Toadling just like I do.

I read a final copy I purchased myself, but for the sake of disclosure, I was also sent an early review copy by the author/publisher. All thoughts are honest and my own.