The Dark Mirror by Juliet Marillier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have read several books by Juliet Marillier. I tried reading this book several months ago but I must not have been in the mood to read this type of book. This time I picked up the book to read and I enjoyed the story line very much. I guess I was in the mood to read a epic fantasy fiction type book.
This story is about a young boy named Bridei that is raised by Broichan one of the most powerful druids in the land. Bridei is being brought to to fulfill the the purpose that Broichan is raising hime to fill. It is a lonely life for the young boy until one Midwinter Eve, Bridei finds a young child name Tuala on the doorstep. The story is how these two grow up together and how their lives are entwined. I do not want to say more….so the story will not be spoiled.
I think that I liked this story because it is about a young man who is courageous, honest and trustworthy. He stays true to his promises. It is also about a young girl who is an outcast and is only accepted because Bridei loves her and took her in as a young child. It is a story about their love and devotion to each other against all the forces that are trying to keep them apart.
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