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The Irresistible Fairy Tale: The Cultural and Social History of a Genre

Jack David Zipes

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If there is one genre that has captured the imagination of people in all walks of life throughout...

The Best Beer in the World: One Man's Global Search for the Perfect Pint

Mark Dredge

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What's the best beer you've ever tasted? What's your favourite beer? Where can I drink your...

The Complete Mushroom Hunter: Illustrated Guide to Foraging, Harvesting, and Enjoying Wild Mushrooms - Including New Sections on Growing Your Own Incredible Edibles and off-Season Collecting

Gary Lincoff

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Do you know your mushrooms? This is the only mushrooming book that will introduce you safely and...

Honey in Traditional and Modern Medicine

Laid Boukraa

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The use of honey can be traced back to the Stone Age. Evidence can be found for its nutritional and...

Practical Household Uses of Bicarbonate of Soda: Home Cures, Recipes, Everyday Hints and Tips

Margaret Briggs

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Home cures, recipes, everyday hints and tips. It is a celebration of one of nature's most powerful...

ClareR (6037 KP) rated Sistersong in Books

Aug 9, 2021

Sistersong

Lucy Holland | 2021 | Fiction & Poetry, LGBTQ+, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)

10.0

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Sistersong is a stunning story, steeped in the mythology of Ancient Britain. It’s set in Dumnonia (a real place - I googled it. It was in SW England where Cornwall, Devon and some of West Somerset are now), at a time of great change and fear. Christianity is making itself known, and the Saxons are a very real threat. King Cador has lost his magical connection to his Land, due to the threats and sermons of a priest called Gildas. With this loss comes the danger of the Dumnonians being unable to protect themselves effectively, and the land not providing food for them.

Cadors three daughters do still have that magical connection. The story is told from their perspective. The eldest, Riva, has been badly burnt in the past, and whilst she can heal others, she can’t heal herself.

Keyne, although born female, has never felt female and longs to be recognised as a man.

Sinne, the youngest, lives for love and flirtation.

When an emissary from another kingdom arrives, he drives a wedge between Riva and Sinne. They see their chance at escape from the Hold. Whilst this is happening, Keyne trains with Myrdin, in the hope that he’ll be recognised as next in line to the throne.

I loved this book - it has all of my favourite elements in a story: mythology, history, magic, lies, deceit, the love of family and siblings, along with the themes of duty and identity. It really packs a punch. The world building is fantastic, and thoroughly immersive. Highly recommended!