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The Seventh Bride

By: T. Kingfisher
Narrated by: Kaylin Heath
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Young Rhea is a miller's daughter of low birth, so she is understandably surprised when a mysterious nobleman, Lord Crevan, shows up on her doorstep and proposes marriage. Since commoners don't turn down lords - no matter how sinister they may seem - Rhea is forced to agree to the engagement.

Lord Crevan demands that Rhea visit his remote manor before their wedding. Upon arrival, she discovers that not only was her betrothed married six times before, but his previous wives are all imprisoned in his enchanted castle. Determined not to share their same fate, Rhea asserts her desire for freedom. In answer, Lord Crevan gives Rhea a series of magical tasks to complete, with the threat "Come back before dawn, or else I'll marry you."

With time running out and each task more dangerous and bizarre than the last, Rhea must use her resourcefulness, compassion, and bravery to rally the other wives and defeat the sorcerer before he binds her to him forever.

©2015 Ursula Vernon (P)2015 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved. Dark Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Magic Marriage Paranormal
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This was a short read. The story was just ok. Other works by T.Kingfisher are better.

Good quick read

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The Seventh Bride has an interesting idea and a unique fairytale feel, but it just wasn't my kind of book. The story felt a bit too complicated at times, and there were more characters than I wanted keep track of. The writing style is quirky and humorous, with lots of little comments and jokes about how strange everything is. Some people will love that, but I found it a little repetitive and it pulled me out of the story.

Still, there were parts I enjoyed. Rhea is easy to root for, and the wives' situation is described in a way that feels both spooky and thoughtful. Each wife gets an ending that fits them, and the clock wife was my favourite; very unusual in a good way. The hedgehog companion is adorable and honestly steals the show. Even though this book wasn't for me; maybe because I've never been a fan of the original fable it comes from, I think other readers might really enjoy its creativity and charm.

Not my cup of tea and struggled from beginning to end but did persist. Who knows you may like this.

A reasonable retelling

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The story was ok, mostly predictable. The small funny insights from the protagonist were cute. The darkness of the setting helped make it more interesting.

it felt like it took a while to get started. I would have liked more background from the wives. No major twists in the plot. No huge surprises.

The narrator sounded like a 15 year old girl

I guess all I have to say is in the title of this review!

I wouldn't have spent a credit on this book, but I wont be discouraged on trying another T. Kingfisher book.

Ok beginning, predictable middle, cute end.

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This is, on the surface, a tale of good vs. evil, magic and bravery. But at it’s heart, it’s about the vulnerability of the poor to the whims of the rich, and a man who sees women simply as resources to be exploited mercilessly. It’s very good!

A fable about power imbalances and courage.

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The narrator did a wonderful job of this not-so-cosy bedtime story, I enjoyed the whole thing from start to finish! Rhea is a brave, smart, tricksy heroine who I hope the author returns to some day.

Fantastical and fun, with a good dollop of shivers

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