William Rhodes has always known harsh winters. Every year, the beast holds someone captive in the forest castle, and the village chooses a warrior to save her. The girl survives, but the warrior always dies. This year, Will volunteered to be the warrior. But the night before he's supposed to defeat the beast, his betrothed traps him, refusing to let the curse take the boy she loves. But winter sinks its claws deeper. Another victim is stolen from her bed: Will's sister.
Now, both the girls he loves most are held captive by the curse.
He travels deep into the forest to face the monster. But the beast inside is nothing like he imagined.
MY THOUGHTS
This story captivated me from the first sentence and took me on a fast-paced and atmospheric journey showcasing the power of sacrificial love.
This author has a very engaging writing style, and I’m eager to read more from her. If you're looking for a quick and impactful retelling, grab a copy of this book. I highly recommend it.
I received a copy of this book and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.
4.5 STARS
It sounds like Thorns of Winter is an emotionally charged tale of sacrifice and love with a fascinating twist on the "beast" mythos. I love how you highlight the book’s fast-paced nature and its ability to leave a lasting impression despite its brevity. It seems like the author weaves a deeply atmospheric story, and I’m intrigued by the way the beast's true nature is revealed.
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For being so short, it definitely had a big impact! Thanks for stopping by! :)
DeleteThis sounds amazing! If you keep thinking about it, then it has to be good.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! I love when a story does that! :D
DeleteI love the sound of this one. Is it a novella? Or a short story?
ReplyDeleteIt's a short story. I think I finished it in about an hour or so. :)
DeleteThe cover is striking! Glad the story was too :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cindy! The story inside matched the cover so well! :)
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