She's back! I have been a huge fan of Juliet Marillier since the first time I picked up Daughter of the Forest. I loved Daughter as well as Son of the Shadows. I was disappointed in Child of the Prophecy, and although I was excited in the extreme when I heard that a new Sevenwaters book was being released (Heir to Sevenwaters) and I was also sadly disappointed in it.

BUT... Heart's Blood has reminded me just exactly why Juliet Marillier has been probably my absolute favorite author for almost a decade. This book utterly swept me away. It kept me guessing and turning the pages as fast as I possibly could. I *had* to know what happened next. I fell in love with Caitrin and Anluan, Magnus and all the rest of the odd but lovable characters in this book. This book is unique in so many ways, and trust me, I have read a LOT and tend to get bored rather easily lately.

If you are a fan of Juliet Marillier's Sevenwaters series, this book is a definite must have. It is a breath of fresh air from the first page and I admit that I was teary eyed when I read the last page and closed the covers. This is one of those books that will stay with me for a long time, if not forever, and that made me want to just carry it around with me, almost as though by doing so would make the book not end. I know it may sound silly, but for those of you out there who have read a book that you cannot even begin to describe how much you loved, you probably know what I mean.

I cannot recommend Heart's Blood highly enough! If you find a copy of it, pick it up! You will NOT be disappointed!

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I had never read any of Juliet Marillier's novels before and was happily surprised by the depth and dimension found in Heart's Blood. Very well written. I love a novel in which both the primary and secondary characters come alive on the pages. By the end of this book, I didn't want to say goodbye to my new-found friends.

Everyone had a small but oh so important part to play in the unfolding of this tale, and Ms. Marillier made it all mesh together seamlessly. This story has mystery, intrigue, sorrow, joy, horror, romance, humor--it's all there.

The only thing preventing me from keeping this book and adding it to my collection of favorites is the 'chamber of horrors' midway through the story and the dark magic at the end. Even though it was 'needed' to make everything turn out right, it smacked too much of the occult for me. That was the only thing holding this story back from becoming a much-read-over-and-over-again favorite.

Still, if referrences to the occult and descriptions of dark magic don't bother you, this is a very well written novel worth reading. Enjoy!

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