This Friday, I'm reading and reviewing The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest by Melanie Dickerson.
Melanie has graciously offered to give away a hard copy of the book to one lucky person (US only). To enter, see the Rafflecopter box at the bottom of this post. Good luck! (Contest ends August 31, 2015.)
My Review...
Odette Menkels longs to help the poor. She does her part by
poaching deer from the margrave’s game park to feed them. It is illegal, so she
does it in the secrecy of darkness. She lives with her uncle Rutger, who has
been her guardian since her parents died. Many her age would already be
married, but he is agreeable to her pickiness. She is searching for one who
would also be willing to help the poor and, for her uncle’s sake, one who is
wealthy.
Jorgen Hartman is the margrave’s foerster. He is charged
with capturing poachers and seeing to their punishment. He meets Odette at the
Midsummer Festival. He is intrigued by her but fears that her uncle would find
him unworthy of her hand.
Odette is interested in Jorgen, until she learns his job.
Then the realization that he could send her to the margrave’s dungeon for
poaching sets in. He is very determined to find the poacher, as he wants to
avenge his father’s death from a poacher. She knows what she is doing is wrong,
but she feels compelled to continue in order to help others.
When two men propose marriage, Odette must determine whether
or not she will follow her heart or marry out of obligation.
Dickerson pens a medieval fairy tale which is perfect for
adults, with Odette being a female version of “Robin Hood.” Odette is a feisty
and courageous character who wants to do what is right for everyone. Feeling
responsible for others, even when it is not one’s place to do so, is a common
occurrence for many. This is a beautiful tale with the perfect blend of danger,
intrigue, and romance. This is the first book I have read by Dickerson, and it
is not my typical genre to read, but it will not be my last.
Here's the Amazon link for purchase...
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My favorite fairy tale is Cinderella with Robib Hood running a close second.
ReplyDeleteWould love to read this book!
Tammy,
ReplyDeleteGreat choices! You really can't go wrong with fairy tales, though, can you? Melanie has quite a few "fairy tale" books, so you may want to check into some of her others, as well.
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I would say Cinderella... what woman isn't looking for her prince=)
ReplyDeleteVery true, Patty :) If only they were as easy to find as they are in stories, huh?
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Probably Cinderella
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a classic!
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That's a tough choice...but I absolutely LOVE Rapunzel so I think I'll go with that as my favorite. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteRebecca,
DeleteFunny you should mention Rapunzel. Melanie's next book is called "The Golden Braid," and that's what it's based on. Here's the Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Golden-Braid-Melanie-Dickerson/dp/0718026268/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1440883193&sr=8-1&keywords=the+golden+braid
You're very welcome. Thanks for stopping by, and good luck!
Snow White with Beauty and the Beast running a close second. I've always had a soft spot for the underdogs :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win a copy of "The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest"! It's been on my want-to-read list since it's come out :-)
Trixi,
DeleteAh, Snow White and Beauty and the Beast. I love Dopey :) Beauty and the Beast is one of my favorite Disney movies.
You're very welcome.She has a new book coming out in November you may be interested in adding to the list. (It's based on Rapunzel.)
Thanks for visiting my blog, and good luck!
Thanks for the giveaway, Leslie! ❤️
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! Thanks for stopping by, Dawn! Good luck.
DeleteThis sounds really good. I do like the fairy tales with a twist.
ReplyDeleteI think you'd really enjoy it, Heather :)
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