For five centuries, a witch’s curse has bound the trolls to their city beneath the mountain. When Cécile de Troyes is kidnapped and taken beneath the mountain, she realises that the trolls are relying on her to break the curse.
Cécile has only one thing on her mind: escape. But the trolls are clever, fast, and inhumanly strong. She will have to bide her time…
But the more time she spends with the trolls, the more she understands their plight. There is a rebellion brewing. And she just might be the one the trolls were looking for...
Cécile has only one thing on her mind: escape. But the trolls are clever, fast, and inhumanly strong. She will have to bide her time…
But the more time she spends with the trolls, the more she understands their plight. There is a rebellion brewing. And she just might be the one the trolls were looking for...
Stolen Songbird is a fantastic debut novel that is a wonderful edition to the fantasy world. Filled with adventure, romance and outlandish creature, Danielle L. Jensen turns the tables on fairytale cliché, leaving you wanting more. – Abooktopia
A young woman named Cécile is kidnapped from her life and sold to the trolls where she is forced to marry the troll prince in order to break a centuries-old curse that was brought upon the troll kingdom by a witch that seals them within their subterranean mountain. A prophecy claims that a human woman with red hair and the voice of an angel will be the one to break the curse, and free the trolls. However, Cécile must learn to adapt to their world as best she can, but the longer she lives without breaking the curse, the more expendable she becomes to the, for what use is she to the trolls if she cannot do the one thing she was bought down to do? But that’s not the only problem. A revolution is brewing beneath the exterior of the kingdom, and Cécile is about to get caught up in the middle of it all.
The overall story, introduced a different idea about trolls, and paints them in a new light. The world building for this novel was incredible, and destroyed all myths of your stereotypical troll. If you believe all trolls to ugly and stupid, it’s best to ride of those past thoughts for you are most mistaken. Their beautiful faces and twinkly grey eyes easily seduce you, catching one off guard. But no one ever anticipates beautiful exteriors to hide something so twisted and sadistic on the inside. With their cunning, and calculated ruthlessness, the trolls can predict your next move.
The plot was interesting and complex, but managed to flow nicely in a good pace filled with mystery, adventure, and action, to create an amazing storyline. I adored how Cécile, the heroine, was not whinny, but rather a capable and fierce character that was realistic. She had her little faults and imperfections, as we humans do, which made her easier to connect with. It was so easy to be pulled into the world of Trollus, and just has hard to be pulled away from its depth.
The overall story, introduced a different idea about trolls, and paints them in a new light. The world building for this novel was incredible, and destroyed all myths of your stereotypical troll. If you believe all trolls to ugly and stupid, it’s best to ride of those past thoughts for you are most mistaken. Their beautiful faces and twinkly grey eyes easily seduce you, catching one off guard. But no one ever anticipates beautiful exteriors to hide something so twisted and sadistic on the inside. With their cunning, and calculated ruthlessness, the trolls can predict your next move.
The plot was interesting and complex, but managed to flow nicely in a good pace filled with mystery, adventure, and action, to create an amazing storyline. I adored how Cécile, the heroine, was not whinny, but rather a capable and fierce character that was realistic. She had her little faults and imperfections, as we humans do, which made her easier to connect with. It was so easy to be pulled into the world of Trollus, and just has hard to be pulled away from its depth.
***I received a copy of this book in return for an honest and unbiased review***
Danielle L. Jensen is the USA Today bestselling author of the acclaimed Malediction Trilogy: Stolen Songbird, Hidden Huntress, and Warrior Witch (Angry Robot Books).
Danielle was born and raised in Calgary, Canada. At the insistence of the left side of her brain, she graduated in 2003 from the University of Calgary with a bachelor’s degree in finance. But the right side of her brain has ever been mutinous; and in 2010, it sent her back to school to complete an entirely impractical English literature degree at Mount Royal University and to pursue publication. Much to her satisfaction, the right side shows no sign of relinquishing its domination.
Danielle was born and raised in Calgary, Canada. At the insistence of the left side of her brain, she graduated in 2003 from the University of Calgary with a bachelor’s degree in finance. But the right side of her brain has ever been mutinous; and in 2010, it sent her back to school to complete an entirely impractical English literature degree at Mount Royal University and to pursue publication. Much to her satisfaction, the right side shows no sign of relinquishing its domination.
The Malediction Trilogy by Danielle L. Jensen:
BOOK 1: Stolen Songbird
BOOK 2: Hidden Huntress
BOOK 3: Warrior Witch
BOOK 1: Stolen Songbird
BOOK 2: Hidden Huntress
BOOK 3: Warrior Witch
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