Leah M. (homeguard1) - reviewed on 6/22/2010

I had never read any of Juliet Marillier's novels before and was happily surprised by the depth and dimension found in Heart's Blood. Very well written. I love a novel in which both the primary and secondary characters come alive on the pages. By the end of this book, I didn't want to say goodbye to my new-found friends.

Everyone had a small but oh so important part to play in the unfolding of this tale, and Ms. Marillier made it all mesh together seamlessly. This story has mystery, intrigue, sorrow, joy, horror, romance, humor--it's all there.

The only thing preventing me from keeping this book and adding it to my collection of favorites is the 'chamber of horrors' midway through the story and the dark magic at the end. Even though it was 'needed' to make everything turn out right, it smacked too much of the occult for me. That was the only thing holding this story back from becoming a much-read-over-and-over-again favorite.

Still, if referrences to the occult and descriptions of dark magic don't bother you, this is a very well written novel worth reading. Enjoy!

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