Daughter of the Forest / Sevenwaters Band 1

As a 15 year old girl, this book sparked my passionate love affair for books and especially fantasy. I reread this book yearly it’s that brilliant!! This historical fantasy novel by Marillier is based on the old original folktale of The Six Swans. Based in Ireland, Sorcha is the seventh child and only daughter of Lord Colum of Sevenwaters. When darkness descends upon her and her brothers, she must undertake a incredibly difficult task to return them to their former selves. Sorcha’s fate seems shadowed by pain, loss, terror and entwined with two brothers - who are the enemy. This book is a beautifully written masterpiece with themes of devotion, sacrifice and magic. Originally book one of the Sevenwaters Triology, which has now expanded into a six book series. I highly recommend this book! @julietmarillier is a literary genius