blackthorn and grim series den of wolves

Blackthorn and Grim’s chapters are the most prominent of course, but Cara also adds her gentle, sensitive voice to this book along with the mysterious Bardán, the “wild man” whose real purpose will become known as the story unfolds. Once again, Den of Wolves follows the structure established by the first two books, following several POV characters. Wolf Glen is a web of secrets, and to unravel it, our protagonists will have to uncover the real legend behind the Heartwood House. Something feels wrong with the whole building project, and there must be a reason why Cara’s father does not want the girl around while construction is taking place. The timing though, as Blackthorn and Grim suspect, cannot be a coincidence. Meanwhile, Grim has been hired by the master of Wolf Glen for an elaborate new project-to build something called a Heartwood House, said to bring good luck to the owner because it would confer the blessings of every tree in the forest. A troubled young woman named Cara has been sent to the court from Wolf Glen at the request of her wealthy father, and the princess of Dalriada has asked Blackthorn to spend some time with the awkward and tongue-tied girl. This spring brings several changes, however. The two of them have settled comfortably in Winterfalls, home of the Prince of Dalriada. That and Grim, Blackthorn’s steadfast companion who has given her strength through the most difficult of times and kept her dark thoughts at bay when they threatened to take over. The only thing keeping her from acting upon that anger is an oath she made to the fey who saved her life in exchange for a promise that she will not seek out her enemy for seven years and only do good deeds for the duration of that time. Blackthorn is a wise woman, her job to mend and heal and cure, but deep down inside she is still broken and raging with her desire for revenge on Mathuin of Laois, the man who destroyed everything she ever loved. If you have not had the pleasure of meeting Blackthorn and Grim yet, the two of them make up one of the most extraordinary partnerships I’ve ever read, and their shared experiences in the previous books have only deepened that bond of trust and friendship.

I’ve laughed and cried with these characters through their triumphs and tribulations, and now I finally understand that everything we’d been through had been gradually building up to this crucial novel. In fact, Den of Wolves might be the most poignant and moving of them all. That’s because every single one of them has been a boatload of feels, and this third installment is no exception.

This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own.īooks that get the five star treatment from me often have an emotional component to them, which would probably explain why I have consistently given the novels in the Blackthorn & Grim series full marks.

I received a review copy from the publisher. Book Review: Den of Wolves by Juliet Marillier

Blackthorn and grim series den of wolves