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As one comes to expect with Marillier's writing, you are immediately drawn into this novel. The writing is beautiful, albeit too verbose at times, and atmospheric. You have no doubt regarding Anluan's family curse and the consequences of the curse overall. You come to see Caitrin and a number of the...
I approached Heart’s Blood with great anticipation but ended it with disappointment. What I adored about Marillier’s YA fantasies [b:Wildwood Dancing|13929|Wildwood Dancing (Wildwood, #1)|Juliet Marillier|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1320541546s/13929.jpg|2024857]and [b:Cybele's Secret|963508|Cybele...
This tale is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast in its darker, Gothic incarnation. Although I’m not a fan of dark fantasy, I liked this novel. The protagonist Catrin is a young scribe, on the run from her greedy, abusive relatives. Her mindless flight brings her to Whistling Tor, an enchanted castl...
I never wanted this novel to end. I love the characters and emotions, and it touched me very, very much.
This was the best version of Beauty and the Beast I've ever read. This is the sort of book that leaves me sad that it's over.The main character, Caitrin, was trained as a scribe by her father, although that is widely considered a man's profession by most. She is fleeing her abusive fiance and his mo...