Reviews
"A rousing page-turner, a heady blending romance, magic, and battle."-Booklist(starred) onChild of the Prophecy "Sterling characterizations, perfect pacing, appropriately marvelous fairy subplots, and vivid descriptive passages make for a flawless launching of a fantasy trilogy those next volume this book's readers will eagerly await."-Booklist(starred) onDaughter of the Forest "This novel will delight and astound. An exceptional debut fairy tale that mixes romance, legend, and magic."-Realms of FantasyonDaughter of theForest "The exquisite poetry of the story is carefully balanced with strong characterizations and more than a nod to Irish mythology."-Romantic Times(Romantic TimesGold Top Pick) onSon of the Shadows "A sparkling saga of a family whose destiny is to help free Erin from British tyranny."-Publishers Weekly on Son of the Shadows "Marillier blends old legends with original storytelling to produce an epic fantasy."-Library JournalonSon of the Shadows "A rich tapestry of love and loss, family loyalty and personal sacrifice." -Publisher Weekly(starred) onChild of the Prophecy "A rousing page-turner, a heady blending romance, magic, and battle."-Booklist(starred) onChild of the Prophecy , "A rousing page-turner, a heady blending romance, magic, and battle."- Booklist (starred) on Child of the Prophecy "Sterling characterizations, perfect pacing, appropriately marvelous fairy subplots, and vivid descriptive passages make for a flawless launching of a fantasy trilogy those next volume this book's readers will eagerly await." Booklist (starred) on Daughter of the Forest "This novel will delight and astound. An exceptional debut fairy tale that mixes romance, legend, and magic." Realms of Fantasy on Daughter of the Forest "The exquisite poetry of the story is carefully balanced with strong characterizations and more than a nod to Irish mythology." Romantic Times ( Romantic Times Gold Top Pick) on Son of the Shadows "A sparkling saga of a family whose destiny is to help free Erin from British tyranny." Publishers Weekly on Son of the Shadows "Marillier blends old legends with original storytelling to produce an epic fantasy." Library Journal on Son of the Shadows "A rich tapestry of love and loss, family loyalty and personal sacrifice." Publisher Weekly (starred) on Child of the Prophecy "A rousing page-turner, a heady blending romance, magic, and battle." Booklist (starred) on Child of the Prophecy, "Another great story full of well developed characters from this fine fantasist." --Booklist (Starred) on Foxmask "Many fantasy writers burn out or fall victim to their own celebrity, but Juliet Marillier just keeps getting better. Some passages here are stunning their beauty, one scene in particular has an emotive power that should reduce even the most jaded reader to tears, and more often than not you'll be quite wrong if you think you know what comes next. That's the delight of it."--Locus on Foxmask "Compelling ...With an effective blend of the historical and the mystical, Marillier brings an ancient culture to vivid life. This is a strong historical fantasy that will also appeal to readers of medieval romances." --RT Book Reviews "In this captivating historical fantasy ... Marillier sweeps the reader to Dark Age Britain's northernmost islands." -- Publishers Weekly "Emotionally charged." --Kirkus Reviews "A rousing page-turner, a heady blending romance, magic, and battle."- Booklist (starred) on Child of the Prophecy "Sterling characterizations, perfect pacing, appropriately marvelous fairy subplots, and vivid descriptive passages make for a flawless launching of a fantasy trilogy those next volume this book's readers will eagerly await."- Booklist (starred) on Daughter of the Forest "This novel will delight and astound. An exceptional debut fairy tale that mixes romance, legend, and magic."- Realms of Fantasy on Daughter of the Forest "The exquisite poetry of the story is carefully balanced with strong characterizations and more than a nod to Irish mythology."- Romantic Times ( Romantic Times Gold Top Pick) on Son of the Shadows "A sparkling saga of a family whose destiny is to help free Erin from British tyranny."- Publishers Weekly on Son of the Shadows "Marillier blends old legends with original storytelling to produce an epic fantasy."- Library Journal on Son of the Shadows "A rich tapestry of love and loss, family loyalty and personal sacrifice." - Publisher Weekly (starred) on Child of the Prophecy "A rousing page-turner, a heady blending romance, magic, and battle."- Booklist (starred) on Child of the Prophecy , "Another great story full of well developed characters from this fine fantasist." --Booklist (Starred) on Foxmask "Many fantasy writers burn out or fall victim to their own celebrity, but Juliet Marillier just keeps getting better. Some passages here are stunning their beauty, one scene in particular has an emotive power that should reduce even the most jaded reader to tears, and more often than not you'll be quite wrong if you think you know what comes next. That's the delight of it."--Locus on Foxmask "Compelling ...With an effective blend of the historical and the mystical, Marillier brings an ancient culture to vivid life. This is a strong historical fantasy that will also appeal to readers of medieval romances." --RT Book Reviews "In this captivating historical fantasy ... Marillier sweeps the reader to Dark Age Britain's northernmost islands." -- Publishers Weekly "Emotionally charged." --Kirkus Reviews "A rousing page-turner, a heady blending romance, magic, and battle."- Booklist (starred) on Child of the Prophecy "Sterling characterizations, perfect pacing, appropriately marvelous fairy subplots, and vivid descriptive passages make for a flawless launching of a fantasy trilogy those next volume this book's readers will eagerly await." Booklist (starred) on Daughter of the Forest "This novel will delight and astound. An exceptional debut fairy tale that mixes romance, legend, and magic." Realms of Fantasy on Daughter of the Forest "The exquisite poetry of the story is carefully balanced with strong characterizations and more than a nod to Irish mythology." Romantic Times ( Romantic Times Gold Top Pick) on Son of the Shadows "A sparkling saga of a family whose destiny is to help free Erin from British tyranny." Publishers Weekly on Son of the Shadows "Marillier blends old legends with original storytelling to produce an epic fantasy." Library Journal on Son of the Shadows "A rich tapestry of love and loss, family loyalty and personal sacrifice." Publisher Weekly (starred) on Child of the Prophecy "A rousing page-turner, a heady blending romance, magic, and battle." Booklist (starred) on Child of the Prophecy
