Stolen Songbird (The Malediction Trilogy, #1) in Danielle L. Jensen's Reader Group

May 10, 2014 Katerina rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy

Ugh after that ending I'm in no position to express my feelings coherently,I just want to scream that I need more!

To be bound is a burden, but it is the actions we freely take that cause us the most pain.

Cécile did not choose the path that she followed at first;in the contrary,she fought it in every way she could.But she found out that the impossible can happen any time,and it is not always that bad,not when you get to discover a hidden city under a mountain,inhabited by trolls who wield magic ...more

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Nov 19, 2014 Avy ❄️ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: my-books, all-time-favorites

Ok, so that was a whirlwind of EMOTION. First off I have to say, I love love loved Cecile's character! She was strong when she needed to be, she didn't cry and whine waiting for someone to rescue her, she made the best of her situation and moved on. She was smart, resourceful, and clever. Jensen created a new twist with Stolen Songbird that made me spend six hours of sitting on my butt cause I couldn't put it down. Great book and I am terrified and excited to start the next one.

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Apr 09, 2014 Mare rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-english, fantasy, ya, e-book, favorites, magic, romance, 2014-read

WOW! I can't believe how much I enjoyed reading this book from first to last page. This is one of these books I wish were thousand pages long. I hope sequel will be out soon... ...more

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Apr 29, 2014 Dina rated it it was amazing

Tell me, can you describe a troll? Yeah, according to the myth, they're big, fat, smelly, dumb, ugly, slow, dirty... and so on. But when I'm done reading this book, it wiped off my perceptions and a troll turned out to be the opposite! They're beutiful, clean, speak beautifully, smart, even can do magic, but yet manipulating...hey, nobody's perfect rite?
I found the story was unpredictable, and I like the way they speak since the story's setting was historical era in France. Yes they call the lad ...more

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Mar 29, 2014 Billie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fell-in-love, swoon-worthy

This book...this book ..this book asgdjdjfkcncudndmyebdavj!!! Yes! I was lost for words! It's been a long time since I have a major book hangover over a book, a fantasy YA book to be exact.

I was more than grateful when my friends Rachmi and Melly invited me into buddy reading this book. I tell you, this one's a gem! It was un-put-downable ... once I started flipping the pages, I felt the thrill, magic and adventure that were all compressed into written words. It was amazing how the author put This book...this book ..this book asgdjdjfkcncudndmyebdavj!!! Yes! I was lost for words! It's been a long time since I have a major book hangover over a book, a fantasy YA book to be exact.

I was more than grateful when my friends Rachmi and Melly invited me into buddy reading this book. I tell you, this one's a gem! It was un-put-downable ... once I started flipping the pages, I felt the thrill, magic and adventure that were all compressed into written words. It was amazing how the author put everything together! It was everything I wanted and more.

I love the characters! Specially the heroine , Cecile ! I admired how she was tranformed from a scared sixteen year old farm girl into a strong willed brave princess of Trollus. Well, who won't be scared when you are kidnapped, sold and forced to be married to a Troll Prince?!

Poor Cecile must have to endure being locked up or being constantly on the watch-list ?! Because the bonding makes her and Tristan one. That makes her Tristan's weak spot...and makes her the target of Tristan's enemies?

Left no choice but to stay than flee. Cecile begun to get to know Trollus and gain few friends and possible allies...and enemies? Soon she learned the history and the complicated Politics around the full blooded and half blood Trolls. She also witnessed the cruelty , oppression and the unfair set of laws around Trollus...which lead to a brewing rebellion against the King!

I love how the author created Trollus... Specially the Tree! It was magical and its stability powered by Tristan's magic was the only thing that holds Trollus from getting crushed!

I know, it's a great responsibility for our Prince! To protect both his people... his kind, and same time earn the trust of the slaves to help him pursue his carefully laid plans... Until Cecile.. And that's when everything gets interesting!

Being the hopeless romantic that Me ... I was giddy with anticipation with Tristan-Cecile moments! Yes, they fought..a lot of snarks, which I find rather entertaining! But I know deep beneath ...something ..something is blossoming! *swoon* It's only a matter of time before these two finally spill it out! And when that moment came? In the midst of danger & desperation , I was teary eyed! I would WANT them to be together! But not everything is as simple as that. Cecile must choose and Tristan was left with no choice. Arrrgh!

“To hell with duty. I came for you – I came because I was afraid you weren’t going to make it. I came because I couldn’t stand the thought of something happening to you.”

The ending nearly killed me! I was not even breathing?! My heart was pounding so hard and all I can mutter was ..Nooooooooooooo!!! That letter from Tristan, broke my heart into pieces and left me with a book hangover I am afraid I can't recover!

Overall, I fell in love with this book ! I am so desperate to read the sequel! But to wait till Spring 2015? Ms.Danielle Jensen, I beg you ....make the days move quickly!

For my full review ( with possible spoilers !) , please check out http://sparklingpinkpages.blogspot.co... ...more

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Mar 31, 2014 Latoya rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I loved that this book was about trolls. Jensen does an amazing job of creating a world that is realistic and entertaining. It all begins when Cecile is about to move in with her mother to train as a singer. She's out alone and gets kidnapped by someone she trusts, who then trades her to the trolls. The troll royalty believe she is the mysterious young woman mentioned in a prophecy that will relieve the curse upon the mountain in which they live. Against her will, she must marry Tristan, the pri ...more

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Jul 04, 2014 Pili rated it it was amazing

I loved this one even more on the second time! Now I'm very much ready to start Hidden Huntress readalong!! ...more

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Apr 29, 2014 Amanda rated it it was amazing

Shelves: paranormal-romance, favorites, fantasy, young-adult, own, beauty-and-the-beast, goblins, fae

Stolen Songbird by Danielle L. Jensen is everything I wanted in a book. It has Trolls (view spoiler)[who are actually fae (hide spoiler)] and a headstrong girl who is kidnapped to marry the Troll Prince ~~like the rape of the Sabine women~~. Cécile is preparing herself for her journey to the city to join her absent mother as a professional singer and actress, but the night before on her way home to her going away party and shifty guy named Luc meets her and kidnaps her. She finds herself taken under

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Mar 15, 2015 Katarina Antonio rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, fanfuckingtastic, criminally-underrated

This was a fascinating read. I don't think I've ever read anything like it before. I highly recommend this!

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Jun 06, 2014 Chandelle rated it it was amazing

Loved this!!! LOVED IT!!
I absolutely can NOT wait for the second book! The way it ended was agonizing, I need more!!!

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Jul 21, 2014 Nadya rated it really liked it

Shelves: pinjem-lah, t

At first, i was like "What? Troll?!!! Eww...."

But it turns out to be unexpected read, and by unexpected, I mean great. Just great! ...more

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Nov 19, 2014 Amanda Rose rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorite-books

Where do I begin? This book starts right off the bat which is something I really appreciate in a book. I had to slow down to read this book because I really wanted to enjoy it. It was like nothing I've ever read before. Trolls? Marriage bonds? Witches? It was like reading a new classic fairy tale. All the characters are so interesting and unique. I loved every page of this book! I can't wait for the next one! ...more

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