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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
“Today feels odd [...], as if a whole new part of our lives is beginning.”
Is disgusted by fucking her cousin so decides to fuck her OTHER cousin. Ok!
This is the book we will be discussing for book club this month. The book is a loose adaptation of the twelve dancing princesses. It was a lot more complex then I expected and I really enjoyed reading it. There was a good balance of surprises and predictable parts along the way.
It’s been a while since I read one of Juliet Marillier’s books and I always enjoy them. My main criticism, as usual, is that she doesn’t write male characters very well (they’re either jerks or wimps, nothing in between). Plus, after you’ve read a few of them, the plots are a bit too predictable. Even so, it was a nice little fairy tale to while away a lazy day. The sequel is queued up on my Kindle.
Another beautiful romantic story loosely based on the "Twelve Dancing Princesses." In this version, set in Russia in the 17th Century, 4 daughters slip through the gateway to Fairy each full moon, until the two worlds begin to merge in frightful ways.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
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:
Yes
I didn't initially give this 5 stars, but I can't stop thinking about it after I finished.
The atmosphere was so well written, you could just feel the silky green gowns, hear the music and see the shadows creeping in. The overall message was also lovely - how you can’t always control everything, even if it’s for the best. Sometimes all you can do is support and love someone as they continue along their journey.
If you liked Cruel Prince, the Frog Princess, or the Emily Wilde series, I think that you will really enjoy this!
The atmosphere was so well written, you could just feel the silky green gowns, hear the music and see the shadows creeping in. The overall message was also lovely - how you can’t always control everything, even if it’s for the best. Sometimes all you can do is support and love someone as they continue along their journey.
If you liked Cruel Prince, the Frog Princess, or the Emily Wilde series, I think that you will really enjoy this!