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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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I don't usually write reviews, but this book is really worth a review. I downloaded it on a whim and have enjoyed it immensely, it's quirky, funny, dark and rolls along at a good pace. The narration is really good too (something I don't say often) Try it you may just like it.

wonderful story told well

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I loved this story. Listened to it while ill and it kept me focussed and engaged. It may be YA but will appeal to anyone who likes dark fairytales. The clear narration was well suited to the plucky young heroine and her spoken aloud thoughts. Hope to encounter the same characters in other works by this author.

An entertaining listen

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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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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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This story was enjoyable but didn’t really go into any depth or develop the characters beyond a superficial level. I might have preferred it if the villain had been a little bit charismatic or if the puzzles to solve had been a bit more complex - as it was it worked on an easy to follow, not overly invested way…

Enjoyable YA story

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