{"product_id":"the-language-of-thorns-midnight-tales-and-dangerous-magic-leigh-bardugo-hardcover","title":"The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic -- Leigh Bardugo, Hardcover","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, \u003ci\u003eShadow and Bone \u003c\/i\u003e-- Season 2 streaming now! \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrace the roots of Grisha power and discover this deliciously atmospheric, fully-illustrated collection of Grishaverse fairy tales filled with betrayals, revenge, sacrifice, and love.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Enter the Grishaverse... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eLove speaks in flowers. 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