Book description
Stasya lives in an isolated farming village on the edge of the mysterious Heartwood Forest with her unusual dog for company. Thought odd by the locals, she is tolerated for her rare gift with animals. Engaging with her fellow humans is difficult, with one goatherd Lukas, who shares her love…
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1 author picked The Amber Owl as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love Juliet Marillier’s combination of gorgeous writing and exciting storytelling in The Amber Owl. The protagonist, Stasya, a young woman with a special connection to animals, goes to great lengths to save the Heartwood Forest, and her adventures are both heartbreaking and inspiring. A perfectly paced book that explores the need to protect nature, the complexities of good and evil, and the power of storytelling all while taking the reader through unpredictable plot twists and poignant, emotional scenes. I couldn’t put it down!
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