Ranked #26 in 2013, Ranked #34 in Short Stories — see more rankings.
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, #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... more
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, #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... more
Rankings by Category
The Language of Thorns is ranked in the following categories:
- #51 in 2014
- #43 in 2017
- #44 in Anthology
- #93 in Beautiful Cover
- #47 in Fairy Tale
- #35 in Fox
- #48 in Illustrated
- #87 in Mermaid
- #46 in Online
- #95 in Possession
- #60 in Signed