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Tree Magic #3
Tree Sacrifice
A suicide pact. A new responsibility. A desperate bid for harmony.
As Rainbow leaves Brocéliande forest after the events of Tree Slayer, she learns that a much greater challenge faces her. Exasperated by mankind's disrespect for trees, the One Tree has set a terrible event into motion. Rainbow is strictly forbidden from intervening, but thousands of trees across France could die unless she does so.
Her search for guidance will take her to England, where a startling discovery makes sense of her gift and opens new perspectives. She must take the hardest decision of her life. But will her and Eole's sacrifices be enough to save the French forests?
Unknown to Rainbow, help is close by. But it lies in a different world, a parallel world where mankind lives in unity with trees. There, Druana must decide whether she's prepared to risk everything to rebalance her world.
Will Druana and Rainbow ever meet? What would be the cost? For everything gained, something must be lost.
As Rainbow leaves Brocéliande forest after the events of Tree Slayer, she learns that a much greater challenge faces her. Exasperated by mankind's disrespect for trees, the One Tree has set a terrible event into motion. Rainbow is strictly forbidden from intervening, but thousands of trees across France could die unless she does so.
Her search for guidance will take her to England, where a startling discovery makes sense of her gift and opens new perspectives. She must take the hardest decision of her life. But will her and Eole's sacrifices be enough to save the French forests?
Unknown to Rainbow, help is close by. But it lies in a different world, a parallel world where mankind lives in unity with trees. There, Druana must decide whether she's prepared to risk everything to rebalance her world.
Will Druana and Rainbow ever meet? What would be the cost? For everything gained, something must be lost.
506 pages, Paperback
First published October 4, 2021
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About the author
Harriet Springbett
3 books19 followersHi! I'm Harriet and I live in France, where I write novels & short stories and blog about life in France. I have a French partner and two teenage daughters.
My debut novel, Tree Magic, was published by Impress Books in 2017 and has received some great reviews on Amazon. The second edition was published in June 2020, ready for the sequel, Tree Slayer, which came out in October 2020. The third book in the trilogy, Tree Sacrifice, will be out in September 2021.
You can see a 1-min video introducing the books here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/HarriSpri...
And here's me being interviewed on my writing by my publisher:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yhdL...
My short stories have won places in the Segora International Writing competition and Living Magazine competition. I was shortlisted in the Bath Short Story Award 2017, Sunderland/Waterstones award and Iceland Writing Retreat competition and longlisted for the Fish award. You can read a selection on my website.
I love reading literary fiction. There are some wonderful lit fiction novels being published in the YA arena at the moment.
Remember, YA isn't just for teenage readers!
My debut novel, Tree Magic, was published by Impress Books in 2017 and has received some great reviews on Amazon. The second edition was published in June 2020, ready for the sequel, Tree Slayer, which came out in October 2020. The third book in the trilogy, Tree Sacrifice, will be out in September 2021.
You can see a 1-min video introducing the books here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/HarriSpri...
And here's me being interviewed on my writing by my publisher:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yhdL...
My short stories have won places in the Segora International Writing competition and Living Magazine competition. I was shortlisted in the Bath Short Story Award 2017, Sunderland/Waterstones award and Iceland Writing Retreat competition and longlisted for the Fish award. You can read a selection on my website.
I love reading literary fiction. There are some wonderful lit fiction novels being published in the YA arena at the moment.
Remember, YA isn't just for teenage readers!
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January 25, 2022
At the end of Tree Slayer Rainbow saved Druid Oak, but her work was not finished. She is in the process of setting up a tree association, TreeWise and hopes to create an environment where trees and people respect each other. However, after the events of Tree Slayer the One Tree has given up on human kind and is convinced that they will never change on how they treat trees. To that effect he issues a suicide order to the trees, refuses to share the tree history with Rainbow or share his life force with Amrita Devi who is dying. He also issues Rainbow with another start warning that as Rainbow’s life is linked to Amrita’s she will die too. Can Rainbow override the suicide order and save Amrita Devi?
This was a fascinating read that really stretches your imagination. Having read Tree Magic and Tree Slayer I was intrigued to see what would happen to Rainbow next. In this book Rainbow has really grown as have her powers and she is more at one with nature. At the same time Rainbow also learns a lot about herself and her heritage when she travels back to England. There she meets her paternal aunt Eve, learns more about her father and her father’s side if the family. There are also multiverse travels in this book which is one aspect that I loved as we get to see characters and Rainbow travel to and from parallel world. The story also amplifies the importance of trees and the eco system and shows how humans and nature can’t live without the other and are dependent on each other. I have always been captivated by nature and have always thought that trees have feelings too. This series has put my thoughts on paper and created a magical world where humans can communicate with trees.
A fascinating YA Fantasy that brings nature to life with the turn of each page.
This was a fascinating read that really stretches your imagination. Having read Tree Magic and Tree Slayer I was intrigued to see what would happen to Rainbow next. In this book Rainbow has really grown as have her powers and she is more at one with nature. At the same time Rainbow also learns a lot about herself and her heritage when she travels back to England. There she meets her paternal aunt Eve, learns more about her father and her father’s side if the family. There are also multiverse travels in this book which is one aspect that I loved as we get to see characters and Rainbow travel to and from parallel world. The story also amplifies the importance of trees and the eco system and shows how humans and nature can’t live without the other and are dependent on each other. I have always been captivated by nature and have always thought that trees have feelings too. This series has put my thoughts on paper and created a magical world where humans can communicate with trees.
A fascinating YA Fantasy that brings nature to life with the turn of each page.
January 18, 2022
I was sent a copy of this book for review.
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After the events in Brocéliande forest, Rainbow was invigorated to create TreeWise to conserve and protect endangered forests around the world with the assistance of Melanie. Meanwhile, Koad the One Tree is determined to punish mankind for its destruction of his fellow trees and hubris in damaging the ecosystem. He instigates a suicide pact with all trees connected to his root system. Rainbow tries to change his mind but Koad locks out her ability to commune with the trees. She is forced to sacrifice her relationships, starting TreeWise and continuing her studies to stop the One Tree.
Rainbow contacts Eole, her soul mate, to help deal with Koad but his health is waning. She must leave him behind when her task sends her to England to seek out the aid of another One Tree to override Koad. While there she faces a decision that will change her connection to trees forever.
Druana is in a parallel world where they live in symbiotic harmony with trees. She is tasked with going into Rainbow's world to rebalance nature but she is unsure if she is up to the task. While doubting her abilities she still makes the journey to her One Tree to pass across the parallel worlds in search of Rainbow.
Will Rainbow and Eole manage to save the trees before Koad completes his threat, will Druana ever reach Rainbow and help her bring order to the world and will Rainbow's sacrifice end with triumph or further devastation? Only time will tell.
🌟🌟🌟🌟. An interesting conclusion to this fascinating trilogy. This instalment took everything we'd learned in the first two books and turned it on its head. Rainbow and Eole both reassess what they wanted from their lives and their callings. The introduction of Druana's story arc added depth to the tree mythology and gave us a new and compelling character. I felt the story lagged in the middle as the plot didn’t progress as quickly as the previous books which slowed the pace somewhat but it did pick up again providing a thrilling end to a unique and beautifully envisaged trilogy.
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After the events in Brocéliande forest, Rainbow was invigorated to create TreeWise to conserve and protect endangered forests around the world with the assistance of Melanie. Meanwhile, Koad the One Tree is determined to punish mankind for its destruction of his fellow trees and hubris in damaging the ecosystem. He instigates a suicide pact with all trees connected to his root system. Rainbow tries to change his mind but Koad locks out her ability to commune with the trees. She is forced to sacrifice her relationships, starting TreeWise and continuing her studies to stop the One Tree.
Rainbow contacts Eole, her soul mate, to help deal with Koad but his health is waning. She must leave him behind when her task sends her to England to seek out the aid of another One Tree to override Koad. While there she faces a decision that will change her connection to trees forever.
Druana is in a parallel world where they live in symbiotic harmony with trees. She is tasked with going into Rainbow's world to rebalance nature but she is unsure if she is up to the task. While doubting her abilities she still makes the journey to her One Tree to pass across the parallel worlds in search of Rainbow.
Will Rainbow and Eole manage to save the trees before Koad completes his threat, will Druana ever reach Rainbow and help her bring order to the world and will Rainbow's sacrifice end with triumph or further devastation? Only time will tell.
🌟🌟🌟🌟. An interesting conclusion to this fascinating trilogy. This instalment took everything we'd learned in the first two books and turned it on its head. Rainbow and Eole both reassess what they wanted from their lives and their callings. The introduction of Druana's story arc added depth to the tree mythology and gave us a new and compelling character. I felt the story lagged in the middle as the plot didn’t progress as quickly as the previous books which slowed the pace somewhat but it did pick up again providing a thrilling end to a unique and beautifully envisaged trilogy.
January 21, 2022
Title: Tree Sacrifice
Author: Harriet Springbett
Publisher: Impress Books
Pages: 499
My Rating: 4/5
A huge thank you to the author, Love Books Tours and Impress books for allowing me to be part of the book tour!
Synopsis:
After the events of Tree Slayer, Rainbow leaves Broceliande knowing there is a much greater challenge she must face. The one tree has set a horrible event in motion, fed up of mankind, Rainbow has been forbidden from intervening. However, if she doesn’t thousands of trees across France will die. Searching for guidance takes her to England, where a discovery makes sense of her gifts and opens new perspectives, the time has come for her to make the hardest decision of her life. However, it is uncertain if Rainbow’s and Eole’s sacrifices will be enough to save the French forests. Help is close by, but this help lies in a parallel word, where man and tree live in unity. There, Druana also has a difficult decision to make too, she must decide if she’s willing to risk all to rebalance her world. Will Rainbow and Druana ever meet? Everything gained means something has to be lost.
Review:
Tree Sacrifice is the 3rd book in the Tree Magic series and this trilogy really has been magical! I really feel like I’ve been on a journey with Rainbow so I was excited but also sad to bring this journey to an end. I also have to comment once more on the beautiful front cover, the covers of this book really do make them feel special.
I find Harriet’s writing to be beautiful at times and this was no different for this read. These books also really appeal to my tree hugging and spiritual side and I love how this last book felt extra special spiritual. I really felt this connect more this time round but I feel that’s because I am more in tune with myself at the moment.
The story picks up right where we left off and it didn’t take long to get back into the swing of things. If you haven’t read the first two books, I really suggest you do for you to really get in to this one. The thought of parallel worlds can also be quite confusing, but Harriet does a wonderful job and making everything fall into place and make sense.
I could really picture Harriet’s writing and her descriptions, which makes these books a perfect escape from realty. Her writing is also very thought provoking at times and does have you questioning life. It also certainly makes me proud to be a tree hugger because this book is simply magical and beautiful, which I’m sure I’ve said many times now!
I found the end to be very comforting and satisfying, everything had its closure for me, the author did a wonderful job at bringing everything together. This is a slow burner of a read, but don’t let this put you off as I feel like if this was to be rushed the effect wouldn’t be the same.
January 24, 2022
Tree Sacrifice is the third book in the series, which doesn’t really work as a standalone. A few paragraphs to introduce the characters early on would have helped. There is a lot of information missing so it’s hard to catch up and work out who’s who and what’s happened so far. Part of the issue is that the story feels overly complicated.
The author wants to tell us the importance of trees. Not only do they provide us with life, they are crucial to the ecosystem. Their point is made throughout the book, but it feels like we’re being reprimanded and preached to; while I appreciate the book is YA, at times it feels more suited to a younger audience. The language is a little patronising in places and the characters immature. It’s also a little on the long side, meaning the action isn’t as exciting as it could be.
I also found it a shame that the author has made the characters stereotypical tree hugging hippies. It would have been more impactful had Rainbow (yes, that’s her name) been a technology obsessed teenager who discovered an ability to talk to trees and went on a journey of self-discovery, realising that humans need to wake up and start doing more to protect our forests etc.
There are some good ideas, particularly the magical elements which work really well in places. The interaction between the characters is lovely and feels very genuine, while the descriptions of the woods are beautiful with a clear contrast between France and England.
Unfortunately, as a whole it doesn’t work. Perhaps reading the books in order helps, but on its own this sadly falls short.
The author wants to tell us the importance of trees. Not only do they provide us with life, they are crucial to the ecosystem. Their point is made throughout the book, but it feels like we’re being reprimanded and preached to; while I appreciate the book is YA, at times it feels more suited to a younger audience. The language is a little patronising in places and the characters immature. It’s also a little on the long side, meaning the action isn’t as exciting as it could be.
I also found it a shame that the author has made the characters stereotypical tree hugging hippies. It would have been more impactful had Rainbow (yes, that’s her name) been a technology obsessed teenager who discovered an ability to talk to trees and went on a journey of self-discovery, realising that humans need to wake up and start doing more to protect our forests etc.
There are some good ideas, particularly the magical elements which work really well in places. The interaction between the characters is lovely and feels very genuine, while the descriptions of the woods are beautiful with a clear contrast between France and England.
Unfortunately, as a whole it doesn’t work. Perhaps reading the books in order helps, but on its own this sadly falls short.
January 16, 2022
This was a lovely read, if you are looking to escape reality for a few hours then this is a book that will transport you away to somewhere beautiful! This is the third book in the Tree Magic series, unfortunately I haven’t read the first two books (Tree Magic and Tree Slayer) There were quite a few references to the first two books and it probably would have been helpful if I had read them, but I wouldn’t say that you need to have read the first two to enjoy this one.
I love the idea of trees communicating, being all powerful advisers, it’s such a gorgeous story! I think it may have turned me into a tree hugger! There were a few parts which dragged a little for me but I didn’t lose interest.
The author manages to create a vivid and relatable world with some amazing characters. The plot was engaging and the story was well written. There were certain points where I felt something was missing, I have no idea what, perhaps I’m at a disadvantage because I haven’t read the first two books? I don’t know. But overall I did have an enjoyable time with this book.
A solid 3 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️
I’d like to thank Lovebookstours for allowing me to be part of this tour! I received a free copy of this book for review purposes. Views and opinions are my own and have not been influenced by anyone.
I love the idea of trees communicating, being all powerful advisers, it’s such a gorgeous story! I think it may have turned me into a tree hugger! There were a few parts which dragged a little for me but I didn’t lose interest.
The author manages to create a vivid and relatable world with some amazing characters. The plot was engaging and the story was well written. There were certain points where I felt something was missing, I have no idea what, perhaps I’m at a disadvantage because I haven’t read the first two books? I don’t know. But overall I did have an enjoyable time with this book.
A solid 3 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️
I’d like to thank Lovebookstours for allowing me to be part of this tour! I received a free copy of this book for review purposes. Views and opinions are my own and have not been influenced by anyone.
March 31, 2022
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I was gifted this book by @lovebookstours in return for an honest review and I am so grateful.
This is part 3 of a young adult fantasy trilogy that is infused with nature on every page.
I loved this book, I loved finding out more of the backstory of characters especially Rainbow as well as seeing how she had grown into her abilities and can really see what she is capable of.
Every page of this book was full of such vivid descriptions and rich imagery that I truly felt I was surrounded by nature.
This book is so important for so many reasons, it allows young adults to really stretch their imagination but it also depicts the importance of nature and more specifically trees with both humans and the ecological community.
Trees are amazing and this book really showcases that.
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I was gifted this book by @lovebookstours in return for an honest review and I am so grateful.
This is part 3 of a young adult fantasy trilogy that is infused with nature on every page.
I loved this book, I loved finding out more of the backstory of characters especially Rainbow as well as seeing how she had grown into her abilities and can really see what she is capable of.
Every page of this book was full of such vivid descriptions and rich imagery that I truly felt I was surrounded by nature.
This book is so important for so many reasons, it allows young adults to really stretch their imagination but it also depicts the importance of nature and more specifically trees with both humans and the ecological community.
Trees are amazing and this book really showcases that.
#gifted #ad #Booktour #lovebookstours #bookreviewersofinstagram #book #lovebookstoursreview #readersunite #reader #reading #Bookrecommendations #yareads #fantasy #bibliophile #booknerd #booknerdigans #booksarelife #Bookstagrammers #Bookstagram #nature #trees
January 11, 2022
📚Book Review📚
Tree Sacrifice
Harriet Springbett
🌟🌟🌟🌟✴️
This is a beautiful book, great plot, well written and I really enjoyed it.
I've given it only 4* as it's not a genre that I would normally go for - but I love to push myself to read other genres every so often - and this one did surprise me.
Having not read books 1 or 2, it took a little time to get to grips with the characters and plot, especially as at times, these past events were mentioned. So if you are planning on reading - I'd say go for the full series.
There were not too many characters - which was great - as over the book, we got to explore their personalities and relationships and see them develop. This helped when connecting with them and becoming immersed in their world.
I also loved the underlying idea of this - save and respect the trees. Do all we can to protect the earth and nature. A great topic for the world we live in today.
Combining this with the gorgeous, magical world where trees can communicate and pass on their wisdom - along with transport chosen ones to other multiverses - it really did make for a great escape.
Tree Sacrifice
Harriet Springbett
🌟🌟🌟🌟✴️
This is a beautiful book, great plot, well written and I really enjoyed it.
I've given it only 4* as it's not a genre that I would normally go for - but I love to push myself to read other genres every so often - and this one did surprise me.
Having not read books 1 or 2, it took a little time to get to grips with the characters and plot, especially as at times, these past events were mentioned. So if you are planning on reading - I'd say go for the full series.
There were not too many characters - which was great - as over the book, we got to explore their personalities and relationships and see them develop. This helped when connecting with them and becoming immersed in their world.
I also loved the underlying idea of this - save and respect the trees. Do all we can to protect the earth and nature. A great topic for the world we live in today.
Combining this with the gorgeous, magical world where trees can communicate and pass on their wisdom - along with transport chosen ones to other multiverses - it really did make for a great escape.
January 24, 2022
Tree Sacrifice is the third in the Tree Magic series and it picks up right where Tree Slayer left off but it also helpfully recaps you in the first chapter. Tree Magic was a 5⭐ and one of my favourite books of 2020 and Tree Slayer got 4⭐ from me so I was very excited for book 3.
The series seems to increase in its level of the fantasy genre as it progresses, and I found this one a bit harder to follow than the last two. Especially the alternate chapters where you're following another character but you don't know who they are until near the end. I did find Tree Sacrifice a little harder to get into, but after the first 70 pages I was then fully invested in continuing RainbowMary's story.
I really disliked Eve, and I really missed Eole in the first half of this book!
This has definitely been the most tense and dramatic of the trilogy so far and whereas the first two could be read by younger teens, I feel this one is better suited to the older age of the young adult bracket.
And although there was a beautiful love story in this one, it wasn't the love story I wanted 😩
Will there be a book four? I feel as if it's been left pretty open.
The series seems to increase in its level of the fantasy genre as it progresses, and I found this one a bit harder to follow than the last two. Especially the alternate chapters where you're following another character but you don't know who they are until near the end. I did find Tree Sacrifice a little harder to get into, but after the first 70 pages I was then fully invested in continuing RainbowMary's story.
I really disliked Eve, and I really missed Eole in the first half of this book!
This has definitely been the most tense and dramatic of the trilogy so far and whereas the first two could be read by younger teens, I feel this one is better suited to the older age of the young adult bracket.
And although there was a beautiful love story in this one, it wasn't the love story I wanted 😩
Will there be a book four? I feel as if it's been left pretty open.
January 25, 2022
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Tree Sacrifice - Harriet Springbett
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⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
A suicide pact. A new responsibility. A desperate bid for harmony.
This book is the third in the series, which I didn’t realise until a couple of chapters in when I started getting lost and confused. That is completely on me for not doing my research, prior to opting to read this, I think if I did read the first two books in the series it would have been a higher rating. That being said, the writing was beautifully written and the author has a way with words and sentences to get you hooked as well as describing the worlds settings and the characters relationships.
I really loved the alternative chapters with the different characters perspective, I found this lovely to read as it gave you more of an insight to each character.
Since reading this I have gone online and purchased the previous two books so will re-review the book on my stories once I’ve got more of an understanding. However, I do really love this book, the story, setting and the fantasy aspect.
Tree Sacrifice - Harriet Springbett
Ad gifted - Love Book Tours
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
A suicide pact. A new responsibility. A desperate bid for harmony.
This book is the third in the series, which I didn’t realise until a couple of chapters in when I started getting lost and confused. That is completely on me for not doing my research, prior to opting to read this, I think if I did read the first two books in the series it would have been a higher rating. That being said, the writing was beautifully written and the author has a way with words and sentences to get you hooked as well as describing the worlds settings and the characters relationships.
I really loved the alternative chapters with the different characters perspective, I found this lovely to read as it gave you more of an insight to each character.
Since reading this I have gone online and purchased the previous two books so will re-review the book on my stories once I’ve got more of an understanding. However, I do really love this book, the story, setting and the fantasy aspect.
January 16, 2022
A satisfying end to this trilogy, with story threads raised in the previous books drawn together to form an excellent conclusion. There’s much to love here, including the beautifully and poetically depicted parallel world, where the bond between humans and trees is far deeper than in Rainbow’s world. As with the other books, there is plenty of lovely description and tree magic. As a reader of Robert Macfarlane and The Hidden Life of Trees there was much that was familiar to me and although this is a fantasy novel it’s clearly rooted in thorough research and personal observation. A pleasurable, informative and thought provoking read by a talented author.
January 21, 2022
This the third and last book in the Tree Magic trilogy and provides a satisfying conclusion to the story. The hero of the book Rainbow is a very likeable character and the relationship she has with Eole in particular is wonderful. Having not read the first two books I felt like I was missing out on the backstory of a lot of the characters but you do still get a good sense of who they are. The writing is lovely, especially when describing the surrounding countryside. I loved the idea of being able to talk with trees and there being a whole network where they can commune with each other. I did feel that the pacing of the book was very slow in parts and I was hoping for a bit more action. The central message of the book is fantastic though and really highlights how important nature, particularly trees, are to our environment.
January 19, 2022
This book was interesting. First off the cover art is stunning, I love the intricate details of the tree and the images in and arround it. As it is set in France a lot of the words were a bit confusing or hard to pronounce. There is a lot of imagery and descriptive detail in describing trees and their ways. At first it took me a while to get into it and to appreciate the storyline. I love the relationships between Rainbow, Eole and Christophe. The parts where Rainbow and Christophe were together and where there were twists between them was very detailed and brought out a lot of emotions ; however I do wish that this had been developed more to see them trying to work things out and what happened between them when they arrived home rather than it starting from a year later. It would be interesting to include more about Eole in the parallel and what happened with him figuring things out and how he felt. The gifts that they had to do with trees were definitely interesting and I liked the personalities of the different trees. There was a lot of information and different things being added at once such as gifts, parallels, travelling, movements, orders, mary, etc. It does start getting clearer but I personally prefered the storyline about relationships, emotions and fixing things. It seems like a good book three and tied up a lot of loose ends and answering a lot of questions you get while reading so you're not left not knowing.
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