{"product_id":"thorn-isbn-9780062835727","title":"Thorn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHunted \u003c\/em\u003emeets \u003cem\u003eThe Wrath and the Dawn \u003c\/em\u003ein this bold fairytale retelling—where court intrigue, false identities, and dark secrets will thrill fans of classic and contemporary fantasy alike.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrincess Alyrra has always longed to escape the confines of her royal life, but when her mother betroths her to a powerful prince in a distant kingdom, she has little hope for a better future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntil Alyrra arrives at her new kingdom, where a mysterious sorceress robs her of both her identity and her role as princess—and Alyrra seizes on the opportunity to start a new life for herself as a goose girl.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut as Alyrra uncovers dangerous secrets about her new world, including a threat to the prince himself, she knows she can’t remain silent forever. With the fate of the kingdom at stake, Alyrra is caught between two worlds, and ultimately must decide who she is and what she stands for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginally self-published as an ebook and now brought to life in hardcover with a refreshed design and completely revised text, \u003cem\u003eThorn\u003c\/em\u003e also features an additional short story set in-world, \u003cem\u003eThe Bone Knife.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"A vivid retelling of a classic tale, full of love, justice, and empathy.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmily B Martin author of the Creatures of Light series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This Middle Eastern–inspired retelling of \"The Goose Girl\" has much that will entice fantasy readers. A measured romance and an awareness of contemporary social issues elevate the text, but most alluring of all is Alyrra’s strong, sensible heart.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Immersive and captivating…[will] draw in fans of fantasy and slow-burn romance.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Set in a dark and dangerous world…well-written and dramatically told, teens will find much to love in a novel in which the princess grows to become a force to be reckoned with.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A quietly profound and beautiful fairytale retelling that I'll be recommending for years.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eS A Chakraborty author of City of Brass\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Lush and vividly imagined, THORN takes a folktale we \u003cem\u003ethink\u003c\/em\u003e we know and turns it into something new: a story of and for our time, with lessons that will remain with readers long after they have finished the last, glorious pages.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eG Willow Wilson author of The Bird King\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Khanani’s \u003cem\u003eThorn\u003c\/em\u003e explores themes of resilience, responsibility, and identity in a darkly captivating retelling that is more than the sum of its parts. This is the kind of book that digs under your skin and makes a home, demanding reflection and frequent re-reads.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTracy Banghart author of Grace and Fury\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThorn\u003c\/em\u003e is a lovely atmospheric fairytale fantasy about a girl and her found family. I loved it!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGail Carriger, New York Times-bestselling author of the Parasol Protectorate and Finishing School series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Khanani beautifully crafts Alyrra’s quiet but clear journey of self-definition… [\u003cem\u003eThorn\u003c\/em\u003e] is sure to appeal to fans of Carson’s \u003cem\u003eThe Girl of Fire and Thorns\u003c\/em\u003e and Ahdieh’s \u003cem\u003eThe Wrath and the Dawn.\u003c\/em\u003e” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889398640869,"sku":"NP9780062835727","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062835727.jpg?v=1730231166","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/thorn-isbn-9780062835727","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}