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Twixt Firelight and Water (Sevenwaters #5.5)
by
Juliet Marillier (Goodreads Author)
Long ago, the sorceress Lady Oonagh cast a curse over her own child. Now a druid, an ill-tempered raven and an adventurous young woman are drawn together as the time approaches for the evil magic to be undone.
Fans of the Sevenwaters series will love this new episode, which fleshes out the history of druid Ciaran and his constant companion Fiacha.
Fans of the Sevenwaters series will love this new episode, which fleshes out the history of druid Ciaran and his constant companion Fiacha.
Kindle Edition, 56 pages
Published
November 1st 2011
by Voyager
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Ok! As far as I will EVER be concerned Juliet Marillier can never do wrong when she puts her imagination to paper! I finally got my paws on this Sevenwaters short, and I tell you, it was beyond worth the wait for me! I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!! I loved how it answered questions I really had, particularly "what did happen to Padriac after his sister's funeral and what is up with that darn raven?" Well this short answered both those questions for me! Did I mention that I loved it and the author for he...more
Twixt Firelight and Water is a short story set in the world of Juliet Marillier's Sevenwaters books. It fleshes out the back stories of Ciaran and Fiacha and answers some questions that readers were left wondering about after the original trilogy ended.
This is quite a short little tale. I read the whole thing in under an hour. I generally don't read a lot of novellas, so I wasn't sure if I would enjoy reading a piece of such a short length. However, I quickly discovered that I had nothing to be...more
This is quite a short little tale. I read the whole thing in under an hour. I generally don't read a lot of novellas, so I wasn't sure if I would enjoy reading a piece of such a short length. However, I quickly discovered that I had nothing to be...more
I really enjoyed the story of Fiacha's background. It was incredibly poignant and brought to mind Juliet Marillier's older stories, that were so incredibly moving and tragic. I loved Conri immediately.
I did not feel as much care was taken with Aisha. I didn't really get a good feel for her as a character. I would have liked to, but there just wasn't enough there for a short story. I know because I'm told, rather than shown, that she is a formidable, strong woman. Exactly like pretty much every o...more
I did not feel as much care was taken with Aisha. I didn't really get a good feel for her as a character. I would have liked to, but there just wasn't enough there for a short story. I know because I'm told, rather than shown, that she is a formidable, strong woman. Exactly like pretty much every o...more
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Considering Juliet Marillier is probably one of my favorite authors of all-time, I really enjoyed this shorter story. As with all of her books, her writing is brilliant and while I wished it had been full-length (what can I say, I love reading her books!), I thought the telling of Fiacha's story, tying in other characters from the extensive Sevenwaters family was very well-done. Because it was short, I felt like some elements of the story (don't want to give away the details) were a little rushe...more
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Totally enjoyed this short story about Ciarán's faithful and uncanny raven, Fiacha, and I liked Aisha a lot. While I wish this story was longer, it's just because I got sucked in and wasn't ready for it to end, not because it felt incomplete. It seems like Marillier's been a little inconsistent of late, but this one felt back in form to me, and I think she did a much better job of the whole (view spoiler) thing than she did with Flame of Sevenwaters. So yay fo...more
This was an excellent little addition to the world of Sevenwaters and it answered questions long left hanging since Son of the Shadows. I was pleasantly surprised to see the momentary return of a character that I thought long gone as well as the introduction of a new one I think I could come to adore. I only wish it was longer and fully developed. I want to know more about these new characters, I want to see them grow and (I hope) fall in love.
Hey. Hey, Juliet. Hint, hint?
Hey. Hey, Juliet. Hint, hint?
Twixt Firelight and Water is a novella set in the Sevenwaters world and fleshes out the story of Fiachre/Conri. It also answers the question of what happened to Padraic, the youngest Sevenwaters brother from Daughter of the Forest. It is beautifully written and emotionally affecting, like all the Sevenwaters books. The Sevenwaters and Bridei novels are favorites of mine, read over and and over. Twixt Firelight and Water is a welcome addition, though short.
3.5 stars. Juliet Marillier is my favorite author. This story is extremely short and although I liked it and appreciate the tie into the Sevenwaters series (my all time favorite), it was lacking that heart wrenching element so present in her other novels. She has such a gift for developing strong, loyal, brave, admirable characters. I wanted more of that in this read. I was thrilled to have something new from Marillier... I am not exactly disapointed however I look forward to her next full lengt...more
This was short and sweet and I think I chose to read it at just the right time (before reading Flame of Sevenwaters).
Really this story is so far from reality but that is the magic of Sevenwaters. You get an answer to the question "what ever happened to Padraic?" as well as some insight into Ciaran's early life and his raven Fiacha. This moved me - I just wished it was a full length book I'd love to read more of Aisha and Conri's story.
Really this story is so far from reality but that is the magic of Sevenwaters. You get an answer to the question "what ever happened to Padraic?" as well as some insight into Ciaran's early life and his raven Fiacha. This moved me - I just wished it was a full length book I'd love to read more of Aisha and Conri's story.
I love Marillier, can't wait for her next book, and this was not satisfying because it was just simply too short, and that's why I only gave it 4 stars.
For her to evoke such feelings in a short story that almost brought me to tears is not easy. Ciaran is one of my favorite characters in sevenwaters and it was nice seeing more of him.
Just wish it was longer.
For her to evoke such feelings in a short story that almost brought me to tears is not easy. Ciaran is one of my favorite characters in sevenwaters and it was nice seeing more of him.
Just wish it was longer.
My only complaint with this book was that it wasn't long enough - it helped fill in some of the storyline gaps in the Sevenwaters trilogy, but it had the potential to be so much more. I expected it to just rehash things I already knew, but there were characters and elements introduced that were completely new to the story. All in all, a nice little accompaniment.
Fans of the Sevenwaters series will love this new episode, which fleshes out the history of druid Ciaran and his constant companion Fiacha.
I really loved this, as I do all the Sevenwaters series. Just a shame that it is only a novella it would have made a perfect full-length novel.
I really loved this, as I do all the Sevenwaters series. Just a shame that it is only a novella it would have made a perfect full-length novel.
I really loved this little book. In it we learn a bit more about Ciáran's life (one of my favourite characters) and about his raven, Fiacha. It's a story that ties loose ends and brings back the magic of Sevenwaters' woods to our hearts. Simply perfect.
I loved this novella!! It answered questions I had about Padraic, Sorcha's youngest brother, and told the tale of the raven Fiacha. I did not guess how it came about or how it would end. A very satisfying and quick read.
A short, entertaining tale. I love her gorgeous writing and I love the Sevenwaters family. Getting a glimpse of Padraic satisfied my continued curiosity about what the youngest brother had been up to all these years.
This story takes me back to Daughter of the Forest. It's every bit as beautiful as the first Sevenwaters book(which will always be my favorite Sevenwaters).
I can't wait for her collection of short stories!
I can't wait for her collection of short stories!
The wonderful short story fills in details concerning the raven that always sits on the druid Ciaran's shoulder in Marillier's wonderful Sevenwaters books. The only problem was that I wanted more! It made me want to reread the series this summer in preparation for the new book coming out in the Fall. If you like fantasy books laced with large portions of Irish lore and strong female protagonists, this is the series for you. Very fun.
Awh, what a sweet side story. It was so awesome to find out what happened to Padriac and what was up with Fiacha/Conri. I hope Conri & Aisha are in the last book. :) I would love to find out what happens. Wish this book was longer.
I have been re-reading this series and this is a short story dealing with Ciaran's past that ties up some loose ends. Delightful. Good to read after you finish book two or three.
I loved this little story. Finally finding out what happened to Padraic and learning of Conri.. brilliant! As always, Marillier doesn't fail to entertain and amaze. Beautiful Sevenwaters story!
A short story really. I do not usually like short stories. But as part of Sevenwaters, this was a very interesting journey into a corner with the raven Fiacha and Padriac the youngest of the swan boys.
I actually liked this short story more then I liked the past few Sevenwaters books. I kind of wish that Marillier had decided to tell this story as a full length novel.
More excellent writing from Juliet Marillier. Her books are so good at putting the reader right in the middle of the scene like they are an invisible bystander. I absolutely love the escape I feel when reading one of her books. I enjoy sharing the trials and tribulations the characters experience and I feel great triumph when they overcome these obstacles. I really hope Juliet continues this story as she has wet my mental pallet for more!
This was a great short story that tied up some loose ends or questions you may have had about what happened to some of the characters.
This was a tease. It left me wanting more book. It did answer some questions, and left me wanting a full book about the characters.
Another beautiful Celtic folk fantasy tale from the Sevenwaters series in which the tale of Fiachu the raven is finally revealed.
I have had this sitting on my kindle for some time now but only today decided to read it. I don't know why I didn't tear into this before. The tale is rather short, but has all the charm of a full-length Sevenwaters novel. I loved finding out Fiacha's true nature and also getting a further insight into Ciaran's past. I also loved seeing Padriac again, however briefly. The only criticism I would have is that I wish there was more of a chance to get to know Aisha a bit better, but due to the lengt...more
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Juliet Marillier was born July 27, 1948 in Dunedin, New Zealand and grew up surrounded by Celtic music and stories. Her own Celtic-Gaelic roots inspired her to write her first series, the Sevenwaters Trilogy. Marillier was educated at the University of Otago, where she majored in music and languages, graduating BA and a B Mus (Hons). She has said in an interview that this academic training strengt...more
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