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Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier

153 reviews

sleepyfeen's review against another edition

Very graphic rape scene 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault

msrichardsreads89's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional slow-paced

I went into this novel with trepidation because I know it is so well loved and that there would be some hard content warnings. However, this was such an amazing fantasy novel! Marillier took the fairytale of the Six Swans and really made it her own. It is vivid, and the writing was lovely. Sorcha is a compelling, strong protagonist, and her journey throughout the novel is beautiful, heartbreaking, and hopeful. The romance was absolutely charming. There is a very graphic scene that was hard to read, so please look up trigger warnings, but I thought it was handled well. I love that each brother has their own personality, and I loved following all the characters in their adventures. Daughter of the Forest is a wonderful tale of family, heartbreak, and endurance, and I cannot recommend it enough! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

fictionalwanderer's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

I’m speechless. Daughter of the Forest is a tragically beautiful retelling of The Six Swans fairytale. It didn’t take long for me to fall in love with these characters and the journey they went on. This book requires patience, but Juliet Marillier will reward you tenfold with the ultimate slow burn romance.

Highly recommend this for fans of The Bear and the Nightingale, or anyone who loves folklore, fairies, or historical fantasy.
 
TW: rape, animal death 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Rape

hannahollihan's review against another edition

1. Rape of a child, the fae know it’s going to happen and don’t do anything and think she needs to suffer in order to grow and break the curse, then she is GRATEFUL she gets pregnant from the rape. Our MC has no agency, she is a tool for breaking the curse and hasn’t been able to make her own decisions or choices almost the entire book. Only the first act of rebellion at the beginning. I was enjoying this and even after the rape happened but the more I think about it the more frustrated and angry I get. ALSO the dog dies. Wtf????

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Pregnancy

lauramcc7's review against another edition

dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, Rape, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent

pattytru08's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective slow-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

sierrainstitches's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

I AM NOT OKAY 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Minor: Sexual content

paigestooksbury's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow, I love this so much! Complex, layered, steeped in myths and folklore, this book absolutely broke my heart and then gradually stitched it back together again. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Animal cruelty

mckennamagic's review against another edition

adventurous 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

laurenzin's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

The writing style of this book was very easy to get into. The chapters did feel quite long and daunting to get started in (45-107 pages on kobo) but once I started I would easily read them away. I like how the writer took the time to give all the brothers personality before taking them away with the curse. Both main and side characters felt very well written and it was easy to feel invested in their stories.

There was a rape scene I had not expected when going into the book but it was well placed and fitting for the story. I feel the trauma was well done and not taken lightly. I do feel like the healing of this trauma throughout the book was very well done until the next time this character had intercouse and it felt too rushed to give enough detail for the healing of the character. I did not need a big smut scene for the happy ending but it would have been nice to put a bit more weight into the situation and what it would have done to her and what might have gone through her mind in this experience now that she wanted it.

The one thing that I truely disliked about this book is the amount of foreshadowing that happens. There would be a very nice scene that was exciting and had a good ending and then the last sentence would be along the lines of: 'but thing wouldn't stay this good' and I'd just lose the feeling of satisfaction and happiness for the characters in and instant and get an annoyed feeling of 'oh, what now'. It just felt very unnecessary to me. If you're looking for a very relaxing fantasy with great characters and a nice vibe I definitely reccomend you read this book.