A Spell of Thorns by Adelia Jezek

The princes of Minalorea have vanished, and the queen is trapped in an enchanted sleep.
But in Rose’s small mountain town, no one can talk of anything but the monstrous, wild Spirit Bear that haunts the surrounding forest.
Once she is bound to him, Rose learns that there is more to him than meets the eye; his name is Tomas, and he carries secrets from his past, hidden by a dark and powerful curse.
As Tomas and Rose discover ancient mysteries and dark threats that loom over the kingdom beyond the forest, she discovers a secret of her own: one of powerful, wild magic. But as her abilities grow stronger, so do her feelings for Tomas.
Will she be able to break his curse in time to save him —and their kingdom— from the enemies trying to shatter their world?
A Spell of Thorns is a cozy cottage-core retelling of Snow White and Rose Red. It ends on a cliffhanger.

Category: Fantasy – Fairy Tales