The Language of Thorns
Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic
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Narrated by:
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Lauren Fortgang
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Written by:
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Leigh Bardugo
About this listen
Inspired by myth, fairy tale, and folklore, number one New York Times best-selling author Leigh Bardugo has crafted a deliciously atmospheric collection of short stories filled with betrayals, revenge, sacrifice, and love.
Enter the Grishaverse.... 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.
Perfect for new listeners and dedicated fans, the tales in The Language of Thorns will transport you to lands both familiar and strange - to a fully realized world of dangerous magic that millions have visited through the novels of the Grishaverse.
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- Andrea Delano
- 2020-02-09
a beautiful listen
the stories are interesting with just enough wonder and mystery to scratch that folklore itch. The Language of Thorns gives wonderful depth and breadth to the world Leigh Bardugo has created.
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- Dalyn P
- 2022-10-23
I'm in love
absolutely loved this set of stories and I'll probably read it again right away :)
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- JB
- 2021-08-18
This is very important!
These stories mean more to me than almost anything I’ve read. Having these stories have prominent queer character were something I would have loved to have seen when I was growing up. Thank you so much for this experience. And omg, that last story!
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- Thorn
- 2020-07-24
love it.
wonderful. hope to hear many more stories like this.ive listened more then once. always enjoy the stories.
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- Cristina H
- 2020-11-03
every story chills
I absolutely love all the little short stories that are in this audiobook so good
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- Tessa Mathison
- 2020-07-06
Fairytale Heaven!
This is such a great collection of stories, it really brings the Greishaverse to life. A great addition to Leigh’s other books!
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- Jamie @ Books and Ladders
- 2021-08-16
A Bit Disappointing
I liked some of this but other parts I found myself having to listen to over and over again. I'm not sure I would have picked this up if it hadn't been an Audible Daily Deal. Truly, more and more I have been disappointed by Leigh Bardugo's work which makes me sad because I loved the Grisha series and even SIX OF CROWS. In fact, I named my car Zoya because of it. But we'll see what happens and if I continue reading. I just think this is the downfall for me, personally.
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- Davstr
- 2022-06-24
It was ok
I thought that the whole little story things was pretty annoying otherwise it was pretty good
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