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4.29 AVERAGE
4.29 AVERAGE
This has been on my list for so long and I kept putting it off. Not because I didn’t want to read it, but because I knew it would be one of those books that consumes me and I wasn’t ready for the emotional commitment yet. But god damn, I was right.
Precious and perfect from start to finish! I live for books that can make you feel like this one does. The family bonds, the sweetest of all romances, the Irish lore/mythology, the adventure and heartbreak. 10/10 recommend for anyone who loves a cotttagecore vibe or a fairytale retelling.
Precious and perfect from start to finish! I live for books that can make you feel like this one does. The family bonds, the sweetest of all romances, the Irish lore/mythology, the adventure and heartbreak. 10/10 recommend for anyone who loves a cotttagecore vibe or a fairytale retelling.
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It’s a perfect retelling. Classical fantasy at its finest. Sweeping romance, complicated magic, likable heroine, and the type of ending that makes you read 300 pages in a night. What more could you ask for?
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault
Moderate: Animal death, Violence
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
This is a beautiful book. I've been searching for a fantasy writer who reminds me of the books I loved growing up, and I think Marillier might be it. I can't wait to read more from this series.
Disclaimer-There is a very upsetting and surprisingly graphic rape in the book. Also, even though I found this book in the teen section of the library, I probably would classify it as an adult fantasy. Not saying that some teens won't love it, but it's not for everyone.
Disclaimer-There is a very upsetting and surprisingly graphic rape in the book. Also, even though I found this book in the teen section of the library, I probably would classify it as an adult fantasy. Not saying that some teens won't love it, but it's not for everyone.
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Couldn’t put it down, even though I know how the fairytale ends.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape