A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

Who I am:
I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest (Medieval Fairy Tales #1) - Melanie Dickerson

The Swan Princess with a twist.

This is the first book in a new series called A Medieval Fairy Tale.

Being attracted to the forester is a real problem for Odette since she’s been poaching on the margrave’s land.  Odette feels a deep need to help feed the poor, orphaned children in Thornbeck and that means sneaking out almost every night and killing deer.  Her uncle knows about her nightly activities, but he wants her to settle down and get married.  And he has just the person in mind…

Odette meets Jorgen and she’s instantly attracted to him.  He’s not exactly the man her uncle has in mind.  She’s held off getting married, not only because she hasn’t met the right man, but she knows she won’t be able to continue feeding the poor.  No husband in their right mind is going to want his wife poaching deer.

Odette has a suitor that would be wealthy enough she could continue to help the poor, but she can’t get Jorgen out of her mind.  But he’s below her station and he’s going to hate her if he ever finds out she’s the poacher making his life more difficult.

This book started out a bit slow for me, but picked up quickly.  You’re able to pick up elements of The Swan Princess in there, but it’s retold in an interesting and enjoyable way.  I was more partial to Jorgen’s character, but Odette had grown on me by the end.  Overall, I liked this book and look forward to the next one in the series.  Good Book!

*I received a copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.


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