There are many mysteries within the wildwood. Jena and her sisters share the biggest of all, a fantastic secret that enables them to escape the confines of their everyday life in rural Transylvania. They have kept it hidden for nine long years.
When their father falls ill and must leave their forest home over the winter, Jena and her oldest sister Tati are left in charge. All goes well until a tragic accident allows their over bearing cousin Cezar to take control. The appearance of a mysterious young man in a black coat divides sister from sister, and suddenly Jena finds herself fighting to save all she holds dear. With her constant companion Gogu by her side, she must venture to realms dark and perilous in her quest to preserve, not just those she loves, but her own independence as well.
Wildwood Dancing
An enchanting retelling of a classic fairy tale, with an unexpected twist, that you wont want to put down. Jena and her four sisters live in a castle bordering the Wildwood in Transylvania. It is a time when most people are too superstitious to go near the dark forest, but not the five sisters, for they have a secret. Every full moon the girls slip from their world into the other kingdom, where they experience the magic of the fairy realm. When tragedy strikes the sisters find themselves under the control of their vengeful cousin Cezar, who not only endangers the girls' secret but declares war on the other kingdom. Now it is up to Jena to save herself, her sisters and their fae friends, to do this shell need to learn to trust her instincts and believe in true love. Juliet Marilier has woven a beautifully fantastical story, this is one of my all-time favourite books and I would recommend it to anyone who loves magic and a good love story. Reviewed by 30hl
QBD, 30/09/2014
Joyful, beautifully rendered fairytale retelling
Think The Twelve Dancing Princesses meets The Princess and the Frog meets Pride and Prejudice, set in Transylvania - and if that doesnt grab you, really, what will. I love fairytale retellings, and this is one of my favourites. There is a magical Other Kingdom, an impossible quest, dark secrets, and the most nuanced vampire romance youll ever find. The Transylvanian backdrop and folklore set Wildwood Dancing apart. A real joy to read.
Amy, 26/09/2014
Wildwood Dancing
From acclaimed fantasy author Juliet Mariller comes her YA fantasy novels. Based loosely on the 'Twelve Dancing Princesses' by The Brothers Grimm the novels. Five sisters living in an old house travel through a portal each Full Moon to dance in the world of the Faeries. Then one winter, they're world begins to fall apart they're father falls ill leaving them in the care of the brutal cousin and the oldest sister falls in love with an outcast of the other world. Beautifully written, this novel captures everything whimsical and magical about classic fairy tales. - Reviewed by 08vs
QBD, 27/08/2014
