The Path Of Thorns by A. G. Slatter

(Thank you to Titan Books for providing me with a copy of this book!)

 

about book: (summary from Goodreads)

Alone in the world, Asher Todd travels to the remote estate of Morwood Grange to become governess to three small children. Her sole possessions comprise a sea chest and a large carpet bag she hangs onto for dear life. She finds a fine old home, its inhabitants proud of their lineage and impeccable reputation, and a small village nearby. It seems an untroubled existence, yet there are portraits missing from the walls, locked rooms, and names excised from the family tree inscribed in the bible. In short order, the children adore her, she becomes indispensible to their father Luther in his laboratory, and her potions are able to restore the sight of granddame Leonora. Soon Asher fits in as if she’s always been there, but there are creatures that stalk the woods at night, spectres haunt the halls, and Asher is not as much a stranger to the Morwoods as it might at first appear.

my thoughts:

What a delicious Gothic fairy tale! I just LOVED The Path Of Thorns by A. G. Slatter's book to bits! It was fantastically fabulous!

Asher becomes governess to three kids. They live at Morwood Grange, an old estate set in a remote part of town. The house appears to have many secrets, but Asher is too busy fitting in to figure any of them out. Or is she? Turns out Asher took the job with a plan of her own. Yep, she is not a stranger to Morwood Grange and she is about set her plan into action. Whoa! Talk about mystery and intrigue!

Slatter has written a delightful story that is chock full of secrets set in a dark, creepy house. The characters are unreliable and wicked. The creatures crawling and creeping outside are fierce. And the magic that screams to be let out is powerful. All in all, this story is a must-read! You won't be able to help but get sucked right in and keep turning pages all night long. I know I enjoyed every second I spent with this awesome story. It was such an entertaining and engaging read. I loved it to bits!!

I would happily recommend The Path Of Thorns to anyone and everyone looking for their next great read - you won't want to miss out on this one! Check it out ASAP!

Thank you to Titan Books for providing me with a copy of this book!