I guess I had hugely high expectations. I devoured Little House on the Prairie as a kid, and I thought this would be a cross with that and the Enchanted Forest chronicles. Good start to a series.
I really enjoyed the concept of this book, the idea of magic in the time of the American westward expansion, but ultimately the execution fell flat for me. A couple of things stuck out to me:* The complete lack of Native Americans. I can see this has generated some controversy. It stuck out like a s...
The Thirteenth Child tells the story of Eff Rothmer, a thirteenth child. Her twin brother, Lan, is a double-seventh child, a position of great magical power and potential. Unfortunately for Eff, the thirteenth child is said to be cursed, hazardous to those around them, and even evil. Eff is terri...
This newest series from Minnesota author, Patricia C. Wrede reinvents the 19th century in America, much as her previous series have played around with the history of Europe in the 19th century. The two are nothing alike in their versions of history, though. Only the common thread of magic ties them ...
This is the story of Eff, the thirteenth child and twin to a seventh son of a seventh son. As a child she's told by her extended family that she will inevitably become wicked and bring disgrace on the family because thirteenth children are unlucky. Her twin brother, on the other hand, will have a t...
Absolutely loved this book and am delighted to realize that it's a) book 1 and b) there are two more to go read. I've yet to meet a Wrede book I didn't like and this one lives up to its predecessors.
Absolutely loved this book and am delighted to realize that it's a) book 1 and b) there are two more to go read. I've yet to meet a Wrede book I didn't like and this one lives up to its predecessors.
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