By: Leigh Bardugo
Illustrations by: Sara Kipin
Illustrations by: Sara Kipin
Published By: Imprint / McMillian
Released on: 26th Sept 2017
Rating: 5 stars
Source: own book
Love speaks in flowers. Truth requires thorns.
Travel to a world of dark bargains struck by moonlight, of haunted towns and hungry woods, of talking beasts and gingerbread golems, where a young mermaid's voice can summon deadly storms and where a river might do a lovestruck boy's bidding but only for a terrible price.
Inspired by myth, fairy tale, and folklore, no. 1 New York Times-bestselling author Leigh Bardugo has crafted a deliciously atmospheric collection of short stories filled with betrayals, revenge, sacrifice, and love.
Perfect for new readers and dedicated fans of the Grishaverse.
After discovering Leigh Barugo's Grisha world last year when Crooked Kingdom was released, I have been a huge fan of her writing of this world ever since. I devoured both of her Grisha series in a short space of time and was very excited to hear we would have more from this world. The fairytales and folklore in this series of short stories are a perfect addition to the Grisha world. But you don't have to have read any of the other books to still enjoy these stories.
I wish I had this to read to my children (now older teens) when they were younger. I think this would be a great book to read to middle grade aged children who have almost grown out of being read to out loud. With nods to Hans Christian Anderson and Aslops Fabels but with a slightly more darker or maybe more realistic twist, I never seemed to see the end coming of each tale. Something I think readers will really enjoy. A beautiful book with beautiful illistrations as well that really add to the story.
I enjoyed each story individually as much as I enjoyed the whole book. Sometimes short stories are good for busy lifes and also for reluctant readers. I liked how even though each story was set in the Grisha world, each story was very different. I especially liked the strong female characters represented and how the girls didnt always require a man to save the day.
I enjoyed each story individually as much as I enjoyed the whole book. Sometimes short stories are good for busy lifes and also for reluctant readers. I liked how even though each story was set in the Grisha world, each story was very different. I especially liked the strong female characters represented and how the girls didnt always require a man to save the day.
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