YA fantasy novels are not normally something that would pique my interest but after a sneak glimpse of the first few chapters I found that I was really intrigued to see where Alyrra's journey would take her and I'm so glad that I was given the opportunity to read this beautiful adaption of The Goose Girl.
Princess Alyrra of Adania learns that she is to be betrothed to Prince Kestrin of Menaiya and as every classic fairytale goes, things never are a straight forward affair. In this story it is a powerful sorceress with a vengance for the royal Menaiyan family and with a cruel act casts a body switching spell on Alyrra and her narcissistic travelling companion Valka, who in allegiance with sorceress, plans the demise of Prince Kestrin.
Stripped of her identity and forced to work as a goose girl, Alyrra finds herself on a new path of self-discovery, where she encounters an array of contrasting characters.
Thorn is such an enchanting and elegantly well written read, with easy to follow script which is adequately paced.
Intisar Khanani keeps you completely engaged throughout and I could have kept reading about Alyrra's journey forever. The pages are filled with joy and sadness that kept me up way past my bedtime and left me wanting to be apart of that magical world.
With many thanks to Hotkey books and Readers First for my proof copy in exchange for an honest review.