Daughter of the Forest (Sevenwaters #1) by Juliet Marillier
narrated by, Terry Donnelly
This was a re-read of one of my all-time favorite fantasy
books and I have to tell you I loved it just as much the second time through as
I did the first and listening to the audio version only enhanced my love of it.
I still loved the characters of Sorcha & Red, this whole
story is so beautifully written, Juliet Marillier is such a fabulous writer!
I thoroughly enjoyed this fairytale re-telling (The Wild
Swans by, Hans Christian Andersen), this is not a story for the faint of heart,
just a warning there is a rape scene, and this love story which to me is so
secondary to Sorcha’s quest is chaste and doesn’t overpower the book at all.
Sorcha’s quest will break your heart and it amazed me still even on
re-reading/listening what a great strong woman she was.
I enjoyed the “magical” elements the fair Folk and the
druids it all seems so normal and everyday that you totally believe these
people truly lived in this time.
This was my first time listening to Terry Donnelly as a narrator
at first I wasn’t sure about her because I was expecting more of an Irish
accent from the characters at Sevenwaters but she really grew on me and I was
enrapt with the book by the end and was very happy with her narration, I
thought she put just the right amount of venom in the Uncle Richard’s voice. I
see she narrates another one later in the series and I look forward to it and
would definitely listen to this narrator again.
As I said I love Juliet Marillier’s writing she knows how to
weave a tale so well that you believe every word. If you are a fan of the quest
type fantasy give this series a try.
Still 5 Stars
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