Sunday, April 17, 2011

The Healer's Apprentice by Melanie Dickerson

The Healer's Apprentice
by Melanie Dickerson

Published: 2010
Publisher: Zondervan
Genre: Fairy Tale, Historical, Romance, YA
Paperback: 272 pages
Rating: 4

Retelling: Sleeping Beauty

Description from the amazon:
Two Hearts.

One Hope.

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.

My two-bits:
In-a-word(s): appearance
Ah yes, things aren't necessarily what they seem.

Loved the setting and descriptions of this medieval time and of castle living.

Romance plays heavily. Ah love, love triangle, love quadrangle. What's a girl to do?

I was enamored with the main love interest when it was revealed that he played the lute.

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32 comments:

  1. Tales of WhimsyApril 17, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Sounds good :)

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  2. fredamansApril 17, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I agree with Juju!

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  3. Literary ChanteuseApril 17, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Sounds like a strong willed character. I love it!

    Margaret
    singitm@hotmail.com

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  4. BlodeueddApril 17, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Sounds good to me too :D

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  5. MearadhApril 18, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    I'm looking forward to reading this - sounds different to the average retelling : )

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  6. AikApril 18, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    This book is on my wish list. I'm looking forward to reading it!

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  7. VidishaApril 18, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Sounds like a great read!!!

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  8. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    What a beautiful cover! And I loved the video! :) Sounds like an awesome read.

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  9. Midnight CowgirlApril 18, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Putting this on my to read list!

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  10. Lindsay Cummings authorApril 18, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    love this cover!!

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  11. VivienApril 18, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I'm so glad you enjoyed this. It's been on my wishlist for such a long time. I'm glad it's a decent book :)

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  12. ErinberryApril 18, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    This sounds really good. I'd love to read it. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  13. DianaApril 18, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    The Healer's Apprentice sounds very interesting and the trailer is very beautifull !!!

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  14. EvieApril 18, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Sounds like a fascinating read :) I love medieval-ish books, castles and girls in long, beautiful dresses! :D *eeek!*

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts :)

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  15. DyfApril 18, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Sounds really good! I love historical books :)

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  16. RickiApril 18, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    A lute? That's a cool instrument.

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  17. buddytApril 18, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I must say that I find your review a bit lukewarm.

    Seems you didn,t really find it very good ?

    Carol T

    buddytho {at} gmail DOT com

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  18. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    The lute?! How cool is that. You don't hear that one every day.

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

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  19. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    I'll have to head over to Book Rat and check it out!

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  20. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Wow. Sounds like a great book. I might have to see if my library has it. :)

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  21. Giada M.April 19, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    This book sounds really intriguing. I already have it on my wishlist!*_*

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  22. TheGirlOnFireApril 20, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    I am a fan of medieval books. They make me think I live in such a boring time!

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  23. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Eeeee! This sounds fantastic, I love medieval books!

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  24. SharliApril 20, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Sounds really good! Medieval times and love triangles (or quadrangles!): it's just my type of story :)

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  25. Deborah JuleneApril 22, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    This book sounds really great! Sleeping Beauty has always been my favorite fairy tale!

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  26. JazApril 24, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    I so want to read this book!

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  27. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    This sounds like a great blended story. Thanks for the review.

    Jules
    onebookshy at yahoo dot com

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  28. Melanie MontgomeryApril 28, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Kind of a vague review, you didn't give anything away. :]
    gonna have to read this then.

    clarkmurdock@yahoo.com

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  29. tearyeyedstarsApril 30, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    sounds like an interesting book!

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  30. DindaMay 3, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Sound like interesting book.

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  31. RachelMay 4, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    I'd actually not heard of this book until now; it looks fabulous though!
    Plus the cover is stunning. Simple, and oh, so beautiful.

    rachybee101@live.com.au

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  32. BrittanyGaleMay 4, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Sounds like a great read :)

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