Tower of Thorns (Blackthorn & Grim #2) – Juliet Marillier
Disillusioned healer Blackthorn and her companion, Grim, have settled in Dalriada to wait out the seven years of Blackthorn’s bond to her fey mentor, hoping to avoid any dire challenges. But trouble has a way of seeking out Blackthorn and Grim.
Lady Geiléis, a noblewoman from the northern border, has asked for the prince of Dalriada’s help in expelling a howling creature from an old tower on her land—one surrounded by an impenetrable hedge of thorns. Casting a blight over the entire district, and impossible to drive out by ordinary means, it threatens both the safety and the sanity of all who live nearby. With no ready solutions to offer, the prince consults Blackthorn and Grim.
As Blackthorn and Grim begin to put the pieces of this puzzle together, it’s apparent that a powerful adversary is working behind the scenes. Their quest is about to become a life and death struggle—a conflict in which even the closest of friends can find themselves on opposite sides.
My Review of Tower of Thorns
I feel like a bit of a traitor. I LOVE Juilet Marillier! The first book in the Sevenwaters series “Daughter of the Forest” is probably my favourite book of ALL TIME! Yet, I haven’t finished Blackthorn and Grim yet! HOW DARE I?!
The Story
Blackthorn and Grimm are off on another adventure. Blackthorn with her promise to Conmael, is unable to deny any requests for help and of course, it gets her into some trouble. This time with a monster in a tower that she is called upon to banish. How is she going to get this done? Will she ever get revenge on her arch nemesis? And will she and Grim GET TOGETHER ALREADY!!!???
My Thoughts
I really enjoyed this second instalment of the Blackthorn and Grimm series. It was yet another awesome adventure with a lot of twists and turns.
The slow burning romance is almost painful, but no entirely in a bad way. But it is just SO SLOW!
There was a fair bit of character development with Grim which I really enjoyed. I also loved the Celtic fairy tale vibe to the whole thing.
The writing was impeccable in usual Marillier style, if perhaps slightly predictable in some places… I enjoyed the ending, it gave us an indication of things to come in the next one which I am looking forward to.
Did I enjoy the audio version?
Yes I really love this series on audio. Blackthorn and Grim’s narrators are fantastic! It is a really enjoyable listen that always goes quickly because I am always listening to it!
Would I recommend Tower of Thorns?
Absolutely. You won’t be able to make much sense of it without reading the first one Dreamer’s Poolfirst though. But it is a fun series. REALLY hoping for more romance in the next one!
I purchased Tower of Thorns at my own expense on audible.com
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