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Thorn

By Intisar Khanani
Series: Dauntless Path
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In Thorn by Intisar Khanani, a young princess named Alyrra is sent to marry a foreign prince and escape her abusive family. However, her journey takes an unexpected turn when she is betrayed and her identity is stolen by a dangerous sorceress. Forced to live as a goose girl, Alyrra must find strength within herself to reclaim her identity and face the dangers threatening her and her newfound friends.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy young adult fantasy with strong female protagonists and narratives that involve personal growth. It offers a compelling retelling of classic fairy tales with intricate world-building and themes of courage and justice. Perfect for readers who appreciate character-driven stories and a touch of magic.

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For Princess Alyrra, choice is a luxury she's never had... until she's betrayed.

For Princess Alyrra, choice is a luxury she's never had... until she's betrayed.
'THE BEST YA FANTASY BOOK I'VE READ THIS YEAR!' - neverjudgeabookbyitscover.co.uk

SEQUEL OUT NOW: The Theft of Sunlight - Kindle edition. Paperback available for pre-order, out 24th June 2021

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Thorn by Intisar Khanani follows Princess Alyrra, who has never enjoyed the security or power of her rank. Between her family's cruelty and the court's contempt, she has spent her life in the shadows. Forced to marry a powerful foreign prince, Alyrra embarks on a journey to meet her betrothed with little hope for a better future. But powerful men have powerful enemies—and now so does Alyrra.

Betrayed during a magical attack, her identity is switched with another woman's, giving Alyrra the first choice she's ever had: to start a new life for herself or fight for a prince she's never met. But Alyrra soon finds that Prince Kestrin is not at all what she expected. While walking away will cost Kestrin his life, returning to the court may cost Alyrra her own. As Alyrra is coming to realise, sometimes the hardest choice means learning to trust herself.

The story is inspired by The Goose Girl fairytale by the Brothers Grimm.

Series: Dauntless Path

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  • Thorn
    Thorn by Intisar Khanani follows Princess Alyrra, who has never enjoyed the security or power of her rank. Between her family's cruelty and the court's contempt, she has spent her life in the shadows. Forced to marry a powerful foreign prince, Alyrra embarks on a journey to meet her betrothed with little hope for a better future. But powerful men...
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Thorn by Intisar Khanani is an engaging, dark reimagining of "The Goose Girl," featuring Middle-Eastern influences with themes of hidden truths and royal intrigue. It is praised for its depth in character development, particularly as the protagonist Alyrra gains confidence and learns to uphold her principles. The book explores deeper themes of violence and trauma while maintaining the core elements of the original fairy tale, drawing comparisons to works like The Wrath and the Dawn.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781471408724

Publisher: Hot Key Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hot Key Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 352g

Pages: 512

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About the Author

Intisar Khanani grew up a nomad and world traveller. Born in Wisconsin, she has lived in five different states as well as in Jeddah on the coast of the Red Sea. She currently resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her husband and two young daughters. Prior to publishing her novels, Intisar worked as a public health consultant on projects relating to infant mortality and minority health, which was as close as she could get to saving the world. Now she focuses her time on her two passions: raising her family and writing fantasy.

Find out more at booksbyintisar.com or on Twitter: @BooksByIntisar or Facebook: Booksbyintisar

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