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Maiden Tomb
In this retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses, sixteen-year-old Justice wants to release her sisters from the maw of Father’s imprisonment. But what can she do? The easiest way would be to find suitors for them.
However, that is not so easy, for Justice’s elder sisters are strange. What with All-Gifted’s madness, Protectress’s hair writhing with snakes, Death-Bringer’s grief (not to mention her strange name), Shining’s too-overt sexuality, Maiden’s tart tongue, Shadow’s crippling shyness, no sensible man would want her sisters as wives. Which leaves Justice, the seventh daughter, the one who possesses a quiet authority.
Justice has already acquired an admirer in the shape of Lord Nobody, who proclaims his undying love for her. But what does he really want? And doesn’t he have a wife already?
However, that is not so easy, for Justice’s elder sisters are strange. What with All-Gifted’s madness, Protectress’s hair writhing with snakes, Death-Bringer’s grief (not to mention her strange name), Shining’s too-overt sexuality, Maiden’s tart tongue, Shadow’s crippling shyness, no sensible man would want her sisters as wives. Which leaves Justice, the seventh daughter, the one who possesses a quiet authority.
Justice has already acquired an admirer in the shape of Lord Nobody, who proclaims his undying love for her. But what does he really want? And doesn’t he have a wife already?
300 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 4, 2025
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March 9, 2025
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This book is hard to review because, for being such a short book, there is so much in it. To start off, I will say - this book is not for me. As a lover of fantasy and myth, I enjoyed those aspects very much. However, there is a little too much like mythologies of old to be to my liking. Child brides are not my thing. Forcible seduction is not my thing... especially in relation to a child. Even if that person is male, it is still rape if there is not consent. This kind of content is abhorrent to me. There were parts that dragged and parts that flew, just like any other book. I did finish it, because I needed to know if the writer painted herself into a corner. She did not. There was a definite plan. But, although I am unsatisfied with the ending, I will not be continuing this series. Writer, we can totally be friends. I just don't love your book... and that's okay. Not every book is for every person. This is an honest review. I hope it has not offended.
This book is hard to review because, for being such a short book, there is so much in it. To start off, I will say - this book is not for me. As a lover of fantasy and myth, I enjoyed those aspects very much. However, there is a little too much like mythologies of old to be to my liking. Child brides are not my thing. Forcible seduction is not my thing... especially in relation to a child. Even if that person is male, it is still rape if there is not consent. This kind of content is abhorrent to me. There were parts that dragged and parts that flew, just like any other book. I did finish it, because I needed to know if the writer painted herself into a corner. She did not. There was a definite plan. But, although I am unsatisfied with the ending, I will not be continuing this series. Writer, we can totally be friends. I just don't love your book... and that's okay. Not every book is for every person. This is an honest review. I hope it has not offended.
May 19, 2025
I received this book from a giveaway and while I enjoyed it, I do think sometimes to ~mystery~ of the book was a bit too vague at times. Overall, it read very similar to an extended version of a bedtime story or more in depth fairytale, which I do believe was the point as its a more Greek based retelling of the Twelve Dancing Princess. The mythology of the story was overall fun but I feel like a lot of the intrigue of the story turned very vague and aloof towards the ending. It's a short read that I enjoyed and I think if I had read this when I was younger, I probably would have obsessed over it.
July 24, 2025
This isn't your average fairy tale retelling, it's better. The sisters are flawed and fascinating, and Justice’s journey is one of inner strength, love, and impossible choices. The writing is rich, the themes deep, and I adored Lord Nobody. A total gem!
May 5, 2025
I had to DNF. The story line jumps around to much and makes it confusing to follow. There is also no clear way of seeing who's POV the chapter is from, also leading it to be confusing.
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