Reviewed by bookishzelda on
Friday Woodcutter is gentle, patient, kind and selfless and at first I thought that would be nauseating. Friday however, is also humorous, witty and strong. She is also an empath which often causes her to have strong immediate emotional connections to people. Which is where her plight of often falling in love comes from. Alethea has this magical way of having characters wait their turn to shine. Although she remained in the background of the other books she really pulls front and center for Dearest. I adored her and wanted to be her best friend. I also want her to sew me a patchwork skirt.
Tristan is a cutie. He has this innocence about the way he loves that fits Friday perfectly. I’m not sure the best way to explain it. I also really loved his brothers and the way they banter and fight with one another and of course our silent sister.
I loved that this focused on the Fairy Tale of the seven swans and not only that but also another story that I am familiar with. It shows up at the end of the book so I won’t give it away but it involves baths and immortality. (I watched something on the history channel about it). The story is so fast moving I flew through the book (like a swan, get it, ha!) but it was just so engaging. So many wonderful things come together to keep the plot moving. So many wonderful characters.
We find out more about the man with yellow eyes!! Do you remember him?? I hope you do.
I’m always sad when these books end because you get so wrapped up in the Woodcutter family. I could just keep reading about them forever. I hope to be looking forward to Thursday’s book next? The pirate sister?? yes please?? I’m pretty sure Alethea has a bit of magic herself.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 12 February, 2015: Finished reading
- 12 February, 2015: Reviewed