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illusie's review
4.0
3,5 stars. I liked this book slightly less than the previous one, but it was still very good.
irmingard's review
2.0
the weakest one so far. it was hard to attach to characters and the plot twists were evident from the get go in the most boring way, unfortunately.
sierrainstitches's review
3.0
I fully skimmed the last thirdof this. I probably would not have finished it if I weren’t committed to the Sevenwaters fam. Oof. That was tough.
kelsilitts's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Beautifully written, slow moving and a delight to read.
meliora's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
3.5
steph01924's review
3.0
It was great to be back in the world of Sevenwaters...but whereas I loved the addition of Heir of Sevenwaters, I just couldn't love this book as much. There didn't seem to enough...action, tension, actual drama. And I would've liked to see some more development of WHY Felix would fall in love with Sibeal, not just suddenly, oh she's my savior - and she's so beautiful and pious. I totally love her. Maybe it would've been ok if every other line from them near the end wasn't describing how deep and abiding their love was - it's taller than the trees, unshakable as a rock, etc. etc. It got to be a bit much, even for a romantic like me. SHOW me, don't tell me - again and again and again. I'd say it was my least favorite of the five, though I did have fun while reading it - I just wish it was more substantial, more...epic.
jazzinbuns's review
5.0
The entire story, I was constantly concerning myself with Sibeal's choices, especially when Felix came into view. Stay a druid, and leave Felix heartbroken? Leave the life of the nemetons and find happiness with Felix, and their daughter (As seen in visions of her possible future)? It was tearing at my heart once their connection deepened, especially at the end and their return to Inis Eala.
How amazing for Svala to be identical to the creature that had terrorized and killed so many of Knut and Felix's crewmates. Of course, her love had most likely done so in self-defense and in vengeance for his kidnapped love. Still, I was first figuring her for a mermaid that dwelled within the cove of the island that the creature called home, especially when we were introduced to her diet of raw fish. It also made the most sense to me that she would either be mermaid or siren due to Knut's attraction to her, an attraction that led him to anger a great beast, kidnap a beautiful creature, and lie to an entire community of hospitable strangers.
I discovered Juliet Marillier on the off-chance of simply scanning titles in my local library, and I am grateful for it. You definitely shouldn't judge a book by its' cover, but I will always give a novel or book a second chance if its' title draws me in. I started with Daughter of the Forest, following along Sorcha and her seven years under a curse alongside her brothers, and haven't stopped reading Juliet Marillier's works yet.
How amazing for Svala to be identical to the creature that had terrorized and killed so many of Knut and Felix's crewmates. Of course, her love had most likely done so in self-defense and in vengeance for his kidnapped love. Still, I was first figuring her for a mermaid that dwelled within the cove of the island that the creature called home, especially when we were introduced to her diet of raw fish. It also made the most sense to me that she would either be mermaid or siren due to Knut's attraction to her, an attraction that led him to anger a great beast, kidnap a beautiful creature, and lie to an entire community of hospitable strangers.
I discovered Juliet Marillier on the off-chance of simply scanning titles in my local library, and I am grateful for it. You definitely shouldn't judge a book by its' cover, but I will always give a novel or book a second chance if its' title draws me in. I started with Daughter of the Forest, following along Sorcha and her seven years under a curse alongside her brothers, and haven't stopped reading Juliet Marillier's works yet.
frazzledreader's review
5.0
I've been a fan of Juliet Marillier ever since I picked up her book 'Daughter Of The Forest' back in the year 2000. I followed the Sevenwater Series up to this book and was finding it very hard to continue on seeing as I never found the characters as compelling as the first novel. Seer of Sevenwaters rekindled my love for this series. Sibeal is an amazing character filled with fortitude of the mind and body. Her dreams of becoming a druid are powerful, yet she is so determined in this vision that she is blinded to all other alternatives. She is stubborn, a bit pretentious, but wholeheartedly supportive of family and friends. The romance, which is bound to happen in a Juliet Marillier book, is a little too fast for my liking but it develops beautifully. The tale closely resembles that of the selkies, yet is its own entity. Well worth reading for its vision, crafting, and voice.