Son of the Shadows

By Juliet Marillier,

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Son of the Shadows is the sequel to Juliet Marillier's evocative first novel Daughter of the Forest.

It continues the saga of beautiful Sorcha, the courageous young woman who risked all to save her family from a wicked curse and whose love shattered generations of hate and bridged two cultures.…

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1 author picked Son of the Shadows as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book will grip you in its fist, and never let you go. I read this book nearly a decade ago, and it still stands out in my memory as a fierce example of love conquering all. A bad past, a bad beginning, and all the messed-up hurts a person can accumulate over the years? Liadan and Bran will wreck you in the best possible ways. The fact that it’s wrapped in mythological goodness and a healthy dose of magic? That only made me love it more. The entire series is worth a read, but this one is far and…

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