It seems I didn't review this one back when it first released. Time to remedy that.
And for those of you reading along, anxiously waiting for the release of The Fate of the Tala: It's out in ebook.
Heart's Blood (The Twelve Kingdoms #3.5)
by Jeffe Kennedy
What is it about:
A Story of The Twelve Kingdoms
A dark fairytale retelling of a princess robbed of rank, husband and even her name.
Nix is nothing. The Princess Natilde—her former waiting woman—attacked her on the journey to wed Prince Cavan, stripping her of everything and taking her place. With no serving skills, Nix becomes a goose girl. Perhaps if Nix keeps her promise never to reveal who she really is, Natilde won’t carry out her vile threats. Prince Cavan entered his arranged marriage determined to have a congenial, if not loving relationship with his future queen—for the sake of both their kingdoms. But, his wife repels him more each day and he finds himself absurdly drawn to the lovely Nix.
With broken vows, anguish and dark secrets between them, Cavan and Nix struggle to find the magic to restore what’s gone terribly wrong… if it ever can be.
What did I think of it:
This story is a bit of an odd duck (or goose in this case), in so far that it stands alone and (apart from a small cameo) doesn't connect to any of the other books in the series (yet).
Still it's a wonderful story that adds to the world, and it's a beautiful retelling of the fairytale The Goose Girl.
I never fully understood why the goose girl in the original tale didn't tell anyone she is the real princess. In this story Jeffe gives an explanation that is as believable as it is heartbreaking. I totally rooted for Nix to find happiness.
And the writing! I can so get lost in the beauty of Jeffe's writing. I just have to share one of my favorite lines:
The geese poured out after her, an enraged escort for her headlong rush (...).
*happy sigh* I can just reread a sentence like that a couple of times and feel and hear those geese.
This being a retelling those familiar with the original fairytale will know how this story goes, but even if you do, this story is so worth the read. And if you're new to this world and to Jeffe's writing, this novella is a great place to start to get a taste and hopefully get hooked.
Notes on rereading:
I'd forgotten what a jerk that Conrad is. But yeah, he's also a bit of a pest in the original tale.
Why should you read it:
It's a wonderful Fantasy retelling of The Goose Girl
buy links
Up next in my reread: The Crown of the Queen
And for those of you reading along, anxiously waiting for the release of The Fate of the Tala: It's out in ebook.
Heart's Blood (The Twelve Kingdoms #3.5)
by Jeffe Kennedy
What is it about:
A Story of The Twelve Kingdoms
A dark fairytale retelling of a princess robbed of rank, husband and even her name.
Nix is nothing. The Princess Natilde—her former waiting woman—attacked her on the journey to wed Prince Cavan, stripping her of everything and taking her place. With no serving skills, Nix becomes a goose girl. Perhaps if Nix keeps her promise never to reveal who she really is, Natilde won’t carry out her vile threats. Prince Cavan entered his arranged marriage determined to have a congenial, if not loving relationship with his future queen—for the sake of both their kingdoms. But, his wife repels him more each day and he finds himself absurdly drawn to the lovely Nix.
With broken vows, anguish and dark secrets between them, Cavan and Nix struggle to find the magic to restore what’s gone terribly wrong… if it ever can be.
What did I think of it:
This story is a bit of an odd duck (or goose in this case), in so far that it stands alone and (apart from a small cameo) doesn't connect to any of the other books in the series (yet).
Still it's a wonderful story that adds to the world, and it's a beautiful retelling of the fairytale The Goose Girl.
I never fully understood why the goose girl in the original tale didn't tell anyone she is the real princess. In this story Jeffe gives an explanation that is as believable as it is heartbreaking. I totally rooted for Nix to find happiness.
And the writing! I can so get lost in the beauty of Jeffe's writing. I just have to share one of my favorite lines:
The geese poured out after her, an enraged escort for her headlong rush (...).
*happy sigh* I can just reread a sentence like that a couple of times and feel and hear those geese.
This being a retelling those familiar with the original fairytale will know how this story goes, but even if you do, this story is so worth the read. And if you're new to this world and to Jeffe's writing, this novella is a great place to start to get a taste and hopefully get hooked.
Notes on rereading:
I'd forgotten what a jerk that Conrad is. But yeah, he's also a bit of a pest in the original tale.
Why should you read it:
It's a wonderful Fantasy retelling of The Goose Girl
buy links
Up next in my reread: The Crown of the Queen
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