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The Thorns Remain

By: JJA Harwood
Narrated by: Eilidh Beaton
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From the Sunday Times bestselling historical fantasy author of THE SHADOW IN THE GLASS comes a tour-de-force of faerie bargains, perfect for fans of THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LA RUE, MEXICAN GOTHIC, and TEN THOUSAND DOORS OF JANUARY

A dance with the fae will change everything

1919. In a Highland village forgotten by the world, the young people who remain after war and flu will soon head south to make something of themselves.

Moira Jean and her friends venture to the forest for a last night
of laughter before parting ways. Moira Jean is being left behind. She too planned to leave once – but her lover died in France and, with him, her future. The friends light a fire and dance. But, with every twirl about the flames, strange new dancers thread between them, music streaming from the trees.

The Fae have joined the dance.

Suddenly Moira Jean finds herself all alone, her friends spirited away.

For the Fae feel left behind and forgotten too. Led by the darkly handsome Lord of the Fae, they are out to make themselves known once more. Moira Jean must enter into a bargain with the Lord to save her friends – and fast, for the longer they spend with the Fae, the less like themselves they will be upon return. If Moira Jean cannot save her friends before Beltane, they will be lost forever…

Bewitching, threaded with Highland charm, and sparkling with romance, this fairy tale will carry you away.

©2023 JJA Harwood (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers
Dark Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Historical Highlander

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I wasn't sure what to expect, but I really enjoyed this book. It was a unique story that was unlike any others I've read. It has strong main characters that developed nicely, and the author kept the anticipation up throughout.

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Overall, this is a solid story and the narrator does a good job, but its really just not my thing. The story didn't grab me and if it wasn't for book club I wouldn't have read it. I found it a little bland and the characters didn't appeal to me. If it helps, other gals in my bookclub did enjoy this book - but it just wasnt for me

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