The second in the original trilogy was and is still my favorite. Which is shocking with how much I love Sorcha. But it truly is. It has its only mental health and abuse triggers. But seeing how well it’s dealt with is amazing. Slow burn character development is just the best. The later books are good. But the first two are *chefs kiss*
I've heard good things about this before but your review really makes me want to pick this up! I also appreciate you going into the assault trigger warning a bit more and explaining how the book deals with the trauma - thank you for doing that!
I used to have a small picture book as a kid with the original myth. The witch's name in Children of Lir was Aoife and I always felt weird about that haha!
Excellent review! I read this book quite a few years ago, and remember loving it! Yes, it was definitely quite sad in parts. Evidently, it's a book I really enjoyed bc I can remember parts of it (including the ending) quite clearly. In a lot of ways it puts me in mind of Marion Zimmer Bradley's The Mists of Avalon with the beautiful, lyrical writing and historical fantasy. Not sure why I never went on with the series, but I should absolutely put book 2 on my TBR list. I used to read lots of historical fantasy, but kinda fell away from it as I became more interested in the neo Victorian gothic sub genre. Time to revisit it I think haha. Have you read any other Marillier books, and are you planning to complete this series?
I've never read The Mists of Avalon but if it's anything like Daughter of the Forest, I must check it out! I'm hoping to continue on with the series once I get hold of the next few books. Thanks so much for watching.
@@wordsofclover Mists of Avalon is a retelling of the Arthurian tradition, but from a female perspective. Like in the original King Arthur tales, Morgan Le Fay was an evil witch, but in Mists she is a strong priestess of the Old Religion. Excellent book!
I read this book on audiobook for the first time a few months ago and also really enjoyed it. The romance was a great slow burn and I loved how close she was with her brothers. I did not like the rest of the series thought and stopped after reading book 3.
Wild Swans meet Children of Lir?? Interesting! My friend Marion Grace Woolley wrote a Lir tale that was absolutely wonderful: The Children of Lir, if you wanted to find. :)))
Ooh that sounds really interesting, I will check it out. It seems her version she keeps the witch's name as Aoife. I never knew how I felt about that when I was young.
I’m curious if you’ve read any other authors that remind you of Marillier? I’m looking for book series that are as well written in terms of plot and character development.
I've only read Robin Hobb's Assasin's Apprentice but she is similar in terms of character study and description heavy stories as well as that slow pace that builds everything up slowly. I'd also recommend The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden, and maybe Trudi Canavan too - I love her books particularly The Black Magician trilogy. The Queens of Innis Lear by Tessa Gratton is a great historical fantasy standalone book (retelling of King Lear!)
The second in the original trilogy was and is still my favorite. Which is shocking with how much I love Sorcha. But it truly is. It has its only mental health and abuse triggers. But seeing how well it’s dealt with is amazing. Slow burn character development is just the best. The later books are good. But the first two are *chefs kiss*
I've recently read the Blackthorn and Grim trilogy by Marillier and loved it. I have this one on my shelf but haven't got to it yet.
I'll definitely be reading her other books!
OMG I love this book..! Ive only read the first book so far but this book definitely deserves love and a read. Its one of my favorites
Such a great read, thanks for watching and commenting!
I've heard good things about this before but your review really makes me want to pick this up! I also appreciate you going into the assault trigger warning a bit more and explaining how the book deals with the trauma - thank you for doing that!
Thanks for watching Anne. I hope you enjoy if you pick it up!
This sounds super interesting! I have never heard of the original story but I want to pick this up AND check out the original tale as well.
I used to have a small picture book as a kid with the original myth. The witch's name in Children of Lir was Aoife and I always felt weird about that haha!
YEEEEESS! ah I'm so happy you loved it 🥰🌿
Me too!
Definitely not my normal genre but you've sold me!! You look stunning by the way xx
Thanks Jade :)
Excellent review! I read this book quite a few years ago, and remember loving it! Yes, it was definitely quite sad in parts. Evidently, it's a book I really enjoyed bc I can remember parts of it (including the ending) quite clearly. In a lot of ways it puts me in mind of Marion Zimmer Bradley's The Mists of Avalon with the beautiful, lyrical writing and historical fantasy. Not sure why I never went on with the series, but I should absolutely put book 2 on my TBR list. I used to read lots of historical fantasy, but kinda fell away from it as I became more interested in the neo Victorian gothic sub genre. Time to revisit it I think haha. Have you read any other Marillier books, and are you planning to complete this series?
I've never read The Mists of Avalon but if it's anything like Daughter of the Forest, I must check it out! I'm hoping to continue on with the series once I get hold of the next few books. Thanks so much for watching.
@@wordsofclover Mists of Avalon is a retelling of the Arthurian tradition, but from a female perspective. Like in the original King Arthur tales, Morgan Le Fay was an evil witch, but in Mists she is a strong priestess of the Old Religion. Excellent book!
I read this book on audiobook for the first time a few months ago and also really enjoyed it. The romance was a great slow burn and I loved how close she was with her brothers. I did not like the rest of the series thought and stopped after reading book 3.
Oh no, what was it about the others you didn't like? I do think it will probably be hard to top Sorcha as a character as she was great.
Thanks for the review and warning.
Thanks for watching!
Wild Swans meet Children of Lir?? Interesting! My friend Marion Grace Woolley wrote a Lir tale that was absolutely wonderful: The Children of Lir, if you wanted to find. :)))
Ooh that sounds really interesting, I will check it out. It seems her version she keeps the witch's name as Aoife. I never knew how I felt about that when I was young.
@@wordsofclover Ha! The characters are much more human and conflicted than you might have known them as before! :D
I’m curious if you’ve read any other authors that remind you of Marillier? I’m looking for book series that are as well written in terms of plot and character development.
I've only read Robin Hobb's Assasin's Apprentice but she is similar in terms of character study and description heavy stories as well as that slow pace that builds everything up slowly. I'd also recommend The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden, and maybe Trudi Canavan too - I love her books particularly The Black Magician trilogy. The Queens of Innis Lear by Tessa Gratton is a great historical fantasy standalone book (retelling of King Lear!)
💚 great review 💚 your love for this book really came through.
It was so good!
Have loved this book so long!
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you look like daphne from bridgerton
haha thank you! I'd happily take that XD