I loved this story! I think it’s beautifully written, the love story quickly developed, yes, but romantic, and the characters both horrible and fascinating in one. There are some heavy themes that the main character Marlinchen is subject to/witness to, so be wary if you have triggers. That said, they did not feel out of place within the context of the story and the characters.

I thought it was a soft read. A Romeo and Juliet love affair kind of tale, but Juniper & Thorn is so much more.