Fantasy
Daughter of the Forest
Juliet Marillier
Daughter of the Forest
Sevenwaters
To break the curse on her six brothers, Sorcha must weave shirts from starwort without speaking a word. The Briton who shelters her cannot know why she keeps silent. A slow, quiet love story inside a Celtic retelling of…
At a glance
- Genre
- Fantasy
- Trope
- Slow Burn
- Heat
- Mild
- Published
- 2000
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Daughter of the Forest
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- To break a curse on her brothers, a young woman must maintain a vow of silence while navigating a dangerous, star-crossed romance.
- Fans of fairy tale retellings
- Readers who enjoy atmospheric, slow-paced fantasy
- Reflective
- Features Slow Burn
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers looking for fast-paced action or high-heat romance
- Slow pacing may not suit all readers
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Fantasy Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Balanced
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adult/Young Adult Fantasy readers
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Sorcha is the lone sister to six brothers who have been transformed into swans by a wicked curse. To break the enchantment, she is tasked with the impossible: weaving six shirts from starwort without uttering a single word. Her journey brings her into the orbit of a Briton who offers her sanctuary, but the impossibility of explaining her vow creates a deep, unspoken barrier between them.
Central Conflict
Sorcha must uphold her vow of silence to break the curse on her brothers, creating a barrier of secrecy that complicates her connection with the man who shelters her.
Setting
Celtic-inspired landscape
Strengths
- Strong atmospheric writing
- Unique premise built on a classic fairy tale
Consider before reading
- Slow pacing may not suit all readers
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Juliet Marillier
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Publication Details
- Published
- 2000
- Language
- English
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