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Review of The Thorne Chronicles by K. Eason

Posted March 26, 2021 by Kaity in Book Review, Reviews / 1 Comment

Happy Friday and welcome to my review of The Thorne Chronicles by K. Eason! I LOVED this series so much, and I’m ridiculously happy to share my review with all of you today! Read on to find my review, plus more information about the books and author! And now without any further ado, let’s get to the review!

Review of The Thorne Chronicles by K. EasonHow Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse by K. Eason
Series: The Thorne Chronicles #1
Published on October 8, 2019 by Daw Books
Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Retellings, Science Fiction, Queer
Pages: 408
Format: Audiobook
Source: Library, Rochester Public Library
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First in a duology that reimagines fairy tale tropes within a space opera--The Princess Bride meets Princess Leia.
Rory Thorne is a princess with thirteen fairy blessings, the most important of which is to see through flattery and platitudes. As the eldest daughter, she always imagined she'd inherit her father's throne and govern the interplanetary Thorne Consortium.
Then her father is assassinated, her mother gives birth to a son, and Rory is betrothed to the prince of a distant world.
When Rory arrives in her new home, she uncovers a treacherous plot to unseat her newly betrothed and usurp his throne. An unscrupulous minister has conspired to name himself Regent to the minor (and somewhat foolish) prince. With only her wits and a small team of allies, Rory must outmaneuver the Regent and rescue the prince.
How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse is a feminist reimagining of familiar fairytale tropes and a story of resistance and self-determination--how small acts of rebellion can lead a princess to not just save herself, but change the course of history.

Review of The Thorne Chronicles by K. EasonHow the Multiverse Got Its Revenge by K. Eason
Series: The Thorne Chronicles #2
Published on October 27, 2020 by Daw Books
Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Retellings, Science Fiction, Queer
Pages: 408
Format: Audiobook
Source: Library, Rochester Public Library
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Author Links: Website, Twitter, Goodreads, Instagram

Rory Thorne must use the fairy blessings gifted to her to change the multiverse in the second book in this space opera duology.
After avoiding an arranged marriage, thwarting a coup, and inadvertently kick-starting a revolution, Rory Thorne is no longer a princess, but a space pirate.
Her new life is interrupted when Rory and her crew--former royal bodyguards, Thorsdottir and Zhang, and co-conspirator Jaed--encounter an abandoned ship registered under a false name, seemingly fallen victim to attack. As they investigate, they find evidence of vicious technology and arithmancy, alien and far beyond known capabilities.
The only answer to all the destruction is the mysterious, and unexpected, cargo: a rose plant. One that reveals themself to be sentient--and designed as a massive biological weapon. Rose seeks to escape their intended fate, and Rory and her friends must act fast when the attackers return with their superior weaponry.
As the situation gains the attention of an increasing number of alien races, Rory finds herself acting as negotiator and diplomat, in order to save Rose and her friends--and avert an unprecedented war.

did i like it?

I freaking LOVED this series!!!!

favorite character?

tie between Jaed and Thorsdottir!

will i re-read it?

Probably!

three words to describe the book

space, fairies, found family

I LOVE these covers!!!! Admittedly, I love them a lot more with the colors I think they should be, but the original colors work well too. I love the lines and just everything about them!

11/10 stars!!!

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Have you read The Thorne Chronicles yet? Do you love this series as much as I do? Let me know in the comments and have a splendiferous day!

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One response to “Review of The Thorne Chronicles by K. Eason

  1. […] The Thorne Chronicles by K. Eason are some of my favorite (audio) books, and I’m finally listening to the companion novel, Nightwatch on the Hinterlands! This one is the first book in a duology called The Weep, and it takes place quite a while after the previous series ends. It’s really interesting seeing the ripple effects of the choices characters made so far in the future! I’m loving this so far, and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys SFF! […]

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