The Healer's Apprentice by Melanie Dickerson

The Healer's Apprentice

Hagenheim #1

Melanie Dickerson

261 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical romance young adult mysterious medium-paced
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The Healer's Apprentice by Melanie Dickerson is a captivating read for fans of historical romance, fantasy, and fairy tale retellings, particularly those who enjoy stories of self-discovery, forbidden love, and strong female protagonists navigating the complexities of identity, faith, and destiny in a richly detailed fourteenth-century setting.

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A realistic, fast-paced reimagining of the Sleeping Beauty fairytale full of royalty, romance, and danger. This masterful combination of love and heartbreak--combined with the novel's surprise ending--is everything fans of fantasy, historical, and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,094 reviews

Moods

adventurous 44%
hopeful 43%
lighthearted 42%
mysterious 42%
emotional 30%
inspiring 14%
tense 12%
dark 11%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
informative 3%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 23%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Character: 38% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.47

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