The Healer's Apprentice

Books | Juvenile Fiction / Legends, Myths, Fables / General

3.7

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Melanie Dickerson

A realistic, fast-paced reimagining of the Sleeping Beauty fairytale full of royalty, romance, and danger. This masterful combination of love and heartbreak--combined with the novel's surprise ending--is everything fans of fantasy, historical, and medieval fiction yearn for. Rose has been appointed as a healer's apprentice at Hagenheim Castle, a rare opportunity for a woodcutter's daughter like her. While she often feels uneasy at the sight of blood, Rose is determined to prove herself capable. Failure will mean returning home to marry the aging bachelor her mother has chosen for her--a bloated, disgusting merchant who makes Rose feel ill. When Lord Hamlin, the future duke, is injured, it is Rose who must tend to him. As she works to heal his wound, she begins to understand emotions she's never felt before and wonders if he feels the same. But falling in love is forbidden, as Lord Hamlin is betrothed to a mysterious young woman in hiding. As Rose's life spins toward confusion, she must take the first steps on a journey to discover her own destiny. The Healer's Apprentice: An award-winning historical romance--a creative retelling of the Sleeping Beauty fairytale--by author Melanie Dickerson Perfect for readers ages 13-18 and adults who enjoy historical romances similar to Eva Ibbotson's A romantic, fast-paced read--sure to entrance fans of fairytale retellings

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Author

Melanie Dickerson

Pages

261

Publisher

Harper Collins

Published Date

2010

ISBN

0310721431 9780310721437

Ratings

Google: 4

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"I thought this was a very interesting take on the sleeping beauty story. Love that she is the mother of the main characters in the stories to come."

E Hinkes

"A decent slowburn book "

Allice

"Okay, so despite knowing nothing about this book, the author made the plot twists so apparent from early on that I was able to connect the dots and both realize that it was based on sleeping beauty and determine exactly what the ending would be. However, in such a case, the read becomes more about the journey, and I’m delighted to say that it was quite enjoyable in spite of the twists carrying no weight. The heroine is flawed and makes choices that will have you silently willing her to open her eyes, but she is easy to root for and kind hearted. The hero is noble - sometimes too much so for his own good - but their journey is cute and the story is a unique retelling of the classic tale. Definitely recommend; a quick and fluffy read that still held an element of suspense."

Erin

"Really good! Read it if u like a more low key fantasy.. Romance is great! 👌"

Doodle Hawk

"The Hagenheim series is my absolute favorite! Highly recommend if you like historical fiction!"

Ginny Huxel

"This was the first of her books that i read and i absolutely loved it. I love how sweet and satisfying these stories are. "

Gejay Lynette

"Such a great lesson put into this story, never choose tht guy tha wants your body instead of your heart"

Emily Eg

"I love all of it! Such a great book! "

Mary Martell

"It wasn't bad as romances go. It was predictable and a little too slow-paced for my taste. The villian felt a little under-developed but I liked the ending. I wish it was a little longer because it cut off a little abruptly. "