Heart of Thorns
Heart of Thorns by Bree Barton, published by HarperCollins on July 31, 2018, is a young adult fantasy novel that delves into a dark kingdom where only women can wield magic, and every woman is viewed with suspicion. The story follows Mia Rose, who has dedicated her life to hunting Gwyrach—women capable of manipulating flesh and blood—after they killed her mother. As her father forges an alliance with the royal family, Mia is thrust into a world of silk gowns and political intrigue, forcing her to confront her own identity and the magic she possesses.
Readers will find an inventive narrative that intertwines themes of feminism and self-discovery within a richly imagined setting. As Mia navigates the complexities of her past and the betrayal of her own body, she must learn to trust herself in a society that seeks to control her. This edition spans 464 pages and is presented in English, offering a captivating exploration of magic, loyalty, and the struggle for autonomy in a world where touch can be a weapon.
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Inventive and heart-racing, this fierce feminist teen fantasy from debut author Bree Barton explores a dark kingdom in which only women can possess magic—and every woman is suspected of having it.
Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Laini Taylor won’t want to miss this gorgeously written, bold novel, the first in the Heart of Thorns trilogy.
In the ancient river kingdom, where touch is a battlefield and bodies the instruments of war, Mia Rose has pledged her life to hunting Gwyrach: women who can manipulate flesh, bones, breath, and blood. The same women who killed her mother without a single scratch.
But when Mia’s father announces an alliance with the royal family, she is forced to trade in her knives and trousers for a sumptuous silk gown. Determined to forge her own path forward, Mia plots a daring escape, but could never predict the greatest betrayal of all: her own body. Mia possesses the very magic she has sworn to destroy.
Now, as she untangles the secrets of her past, Mia must learn to trust her heart…even if it kills her.
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