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Daughter of the Forest (The Sevenwaters Trilogy, Book 1)

Juliet Marillier (2001)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages560 (Chunky (400-600))
SeriesThe Sevenwaters Trilogy #1
SettingHistorical
CSM age16+
Goodreads4.29/5 (71843)

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageMild

Hero archetypes

Protective Hero

Synopsis

"Lord Colum of Sevenwaters is blessed with six sons: Liam, a natural leader; Diarmid, with his passion for adventure; twins Cormack and Conor, each with a different calling; rebellious Finbat, grown old before his time by his gift of the Sight; and the young, compassionate Padriac. But it is Sorcha, the seventh child and only daughter, too young to have known her mother, who alone is destined to defend her family and protect her land from the Britons and the clan known as Northwoods."--Jacket.

Is Daughter of the Forest (The Sevenwaters Trilogy, Book 1) appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This book contains strong violence including battle scenes and implied sexual assault, as well as mature themes of trauma and healing. The romantic content is moderate with emotional intimacy and some physical scenes that remain relatively tasteful.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include sexual assault, physical abuse, emotional abuse, captivity, and death (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will be captivated by Sorcha's courage as she undertakes an impossible quest to save her cursed brothers while navigating family loyalty, forbidden love, and the ancient magic of Ireland.

Tags

Historical FantasyCeltic MythologyFairy Tale RetellingRomance