Is The Thorn Queen Worth Reading?
Ada’s Score
Sasha Peyton Smith returns with a lush and intricately plotted conclusion to her acclaimed series, placing Ivy Benton on the throne of England with no illusions about the power games surrounding her. Ivy must simultaneously scheme to dethrone the husband she never chose, protect her beloved sister, and find her way back to Emmett — the true love the crown conspired to keep from her. Smith's prose is as richly atmospheric as ever, conjuring a gaslit world of magic, political intrigue, and fierce female agency. The Thorn Queen is a deeply satisfying conclusion that delivers on every promise its predecessors made.
“Atmospheric, romantic, and thrillingly plotted — Ivy's fight for the crown is everything a fantasy finale should be. Smith sticks the landing.”
Ada Brief
AI reading intelligence“Atmospheric, romantic, and thrillingly plotted — Ivy's fight for the crown is everything a fantasy finale should be. Smith sticks the landing.”
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Ada’s reservations
Smith's atmospheric finale delivers on romance but overstuffs the plot with political machinations — the pacing suffers under the weight of too many threads. Readers wanting streamlined closure may find satisfaction buried under excess.
Ada’s score reflects both strengths and reservations.
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Ada’s Score Breakdown
4.4
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Common Questions About The Thorn Queen
- Is The Thorn Queen worth reading?
- Atmospheric, romantic, and thrillingly plotted — Ivy's fight for the crown is everything a fantasy finale should be. Smith sticks the landing. Ada rates it 4.4 out of 5.
- What are the main weaknesses of The Thorn Queen?
- Smith's atmospheric finale delivers on romance but overstuffs the plot with political machinations — the pacing suffers under the weight of too many threads. Readers wanting streamlined closure may find satisfaction buried under excess.
