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Kat Dunn

Bitterthorn by Kat Dunn (Illumicrate Exclusive)

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Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
3 Reviews

$28.00

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About the product

Blumwald is a town overshadowed by an ancient curse: in a sinister castle in the depths of the wild wood lives a monstrous Witch.

Once a generation, she comes to claim a companion to return with her - never to be seen again. Now that time is drawing near once more... Mina, daughter of the duke, is grieving and lonely. She has lost all hope of any future for herself in Blumwald.

So when the Witch demands her next companion, Mina offers herself up - though she has no idea what fate awaits her. Stranded with her darkly alluring captor, the mystery of what happened to the previous companions draws Mina into the heart of a terrifying secret that could save her life, or end it.

We loved this story, which is filled with sapphic yearning and rich with gothic fairytale vibes.

Our Illumicrate Exclusive edition of Bitterthorn features:

  • an exclusive B-format naked hardback edition of a paperback
  • an exclusive redesigned cover
  • endpaper art (by @rinfishe)
  • block sprayed edges
  • a ribbon bookmark
  • signed by the author

Photos by @bookwormgram

About the Author

Kat Dunn grew up in London and has lived in Japan, Australia and France. She has a BA in Japanese from SOAS and an MA in English from Warwick. She’s written about mental health for Mind and The Guardian, and worked as a translator for Japanese television.

4.0
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 3 reviews
3 reviews
  • CL
    Cecilia L.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    16 hours ago
    ITS CLOTH BOUND

    I havent read it yet but its a beautiful book

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    Tia P.
    Flag of United Kingdom
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8 months ago
    Absolutely stunning book, doesn’t give

    Absolutely stunning book, doesn’t give too much away but also I feel the aesthetic of the book is portrayed through the cover and pages it’s beautiful!

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    Natalie H.
    Flag of United Kingdom
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Long delivery wait time and

    Long delivery wait time and no updates. Book also arrived with dents at the bottom and top of the book.

    Illumicrate US
    1 year ago

    Hi Natalie,
    Thank you for your review and I'm sorry for the trouble you've had here! Please get in touch with customer support or email us at support@illumicrate.com and we'll be happy to help you further.
    Many thanks,
    Cody

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