By Melanie Dickerson
Sophie has long wished to get away from her stepmother’s
jealous anger, and believes escape is her only chance to be happy. Then a young
man named Gabe arrives from Hagenheim Castle, claiming she is betrothed to his
older brother, and everything twists upside down. This could be her chance at
freedom—but can she trust another person to keep her safe?
Gabe knows he defied his parents Rose and Wilhelm by going
to find Sophie, and now he believes they had a right to worry: the orphan girl
has stolen his heart. Though romance is impossible—she is his brother’s future
wife and Gabe himself is betrothed to someone else—he promises to himself he
will keep her safe, no matter what.
When the pair are forced to run to the Cottage of the Seven,
they find help—but also find their feelings for each other have grown. Can they
find a way to protect Sophie while also safeguarding their hearts?
I have found myself, like I so often do, devouring a series
of books that I have found enjoyable to read. This is the latest in the series
from Dickerson that I’ve read, based on the fairy tale Snow White. Her
re-tellings are more fact-based and down to earth. Not magical, but practical.
The villains are just people with evil intent. The good people are God-fearing
and kind. I had a little trouble with this story because I liked Gabe but he
seemed really wishy-washy. We’re told that he’s irresponsible and rash, but the
whole time we as readers know him he is nothing but kind, respectful, and
responsible. I was thrown by this, and a little irritated. Sophie is your
typical nice sort of blah character. This wasn’t my favorite from Dickerson,
but it doesn’t mean I won’t keep reading her books (eventually. I’m taking a
break). Although it was fun to read about Rose and Wilhelm's children.
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