Thornhedge

I once commented on a friend's review that, having already read my One True Alice Retelling (TM), all other Alices and Wonderlands are forever ruined for me. Frankly, I've since assumed that this would also be the case for other retellings—that there can only be room for One in my brain.

This little book, and the fact that it coexists [rent-free in my mind] with Heather Walter's Malice duology, disproves that theory.

In my opinion, Thornhedge is the perfect standalone novella, so much so that I would even give it more than 5 out of 5 stars. With excellent writing, characters, and attention to detail, it successfully transformed the tale of Sleeping Beauty into a unique and enchanting new story that will definitely be in my thoughts for quite some time.