A Daughter of the Trolls
Numina Parables, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Jessica Peterson
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By:
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McKenzie Catron
About this listen
Are you afraid of the bogeyman?
Eighteen-year-old Sparrow can’t remember a time when she wasn’t. And neither can her mother—or the trolls, imps, gnomes, and faeries who all live in the Glade and call it home. Though Sparrow’s weak heart keeps her wheelchair bound, she and her mother have dedicated their lives to protecting the Glade, especially from the worst bogeyman of them all: the skin-stealing, poison-ingesting witch called Black Annis.
But one night, Sparrow makes a terrible mistake, and everything she once held dear is taken from her. The Glade is no longer a sanctuary, and the only way Sparrow can save her mother and her friends is to journey out into a monster-ridden world that wasn’t made for her or her wheelchair. Joined by her half-goblin friend, Rush, Sparrow will have to confront her fears before the ones they love are lost forever.
A Daughter of the Trolls will appeal to fans of European folklore and the darker Grimm Brother’s fairytales. This is a spine-tingling young adult fantasy adventure about evil witches, monsters, and the imperfect heroes who face them all. You’ll join Sparrow and her faerie friends on a life changing journey where they face not only their outer demons, but their inner ones as well.
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- Milky Letters
- 16-01-25
Interesting and entertaining
All in all, this was quite an interesting story, and I would recommend it to young readers looking for a magical adventure. The world was immersive and, for once, I didn't feel like the female main character was an annoying cardboard cut-out. I think I would have enjoyed the story if the ending had been different (with the heart and the big reveal, and even the response to her waking up felt a little lackluster), but as a whole, it was good fun.
The audio narration took a bit of adjusting to, and there were a number of times I felt phrases and emotions had not been interpreted right (with the right effect, I mean), and I did find myself wishing I had a print copy to read. But the audio was convenient and, for the most part, enjoyable, so that's also a win.
If you enjoy cosy fairy adventure stories with a bit of grit and dark vibes, then I recommend this one.
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- Kal
- 09-01-25
Grreat
I enjoyed a lot this book. It is a nice read and the story is very unique, I find.
the performance of the narrator is pretty nice as well.
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