![]() ![]() Inspired by myth, fairy tale, and folklore, #1 New York Times-bestselling author Leigh Bardugo has crafted a deliciously atmospheric collection of short stories filled with betrayals, revenge, sacrifice, and love. They’re basically the fairy tales and folk tales of the Grisha world.” “The kind of stories that the characters in the books might have heard growing up. ![]() “It’s a collection of stories,” Bardugo said. Intriguing.Īccording to an LA Times article about the book (the article by Tracy Brown is much longer and interesting, so do read it all by following the link!):įans of Bardugo can continue to visit the dark fantasy universe in the writer’s next work, “The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic.” And yes, it’s set in the world of Grisha. This is for Bardugo's fans as well as those interested in what an author writes when she creates fairy tales for her fictional world. The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic by Leigh Bardugo (Author), Sara Kipin (Illustrator) is officially released this week. ![]()
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