It's hard to subtly show that a character is intelligent without making it glaring or outright telling us so, but Kingfisher wrote her protagonist fantastically. I especially enjoyed the protagonist, Rhea. It contains a fantastic cast of well-fleshed characters, a soft magic system that makes no sense at first yet becomes clearer over time, and a plot that feels remniscient of Alice in Wonderland at times (although easier to follow along). While this is definitely a fantastic summary, it fails to properly grasp just how great this book is. In answer, Lord Crevan gives Rhea a series of magical tasks to complete, with the threat “Come back before dawn, or else I’ll marry you.” Determined not to share their same fate, Rhea asserts her desire for freedom. Upon arrival, she discovers that not only was her betrothed married six times before, but his previous wives are all imprisoned in his enchanted castle. Lord Crevan demands that Rhea visit his remote manor before their wedding. Since commoners don’t turn down lords-no matter how sinister they may seem-Rhea is forced to agree to the engagement.

Young Rhea is a miller’s daughter of low birth, so she is understandably surprised when a mysterious nobleman, Lord Crevan, shows up on her doorstep and proposes marriage. I was almost certain that I wouldn't find a book of decent quality, and then I stumbled on The Seventh Bride. I was searching for a decent Kindle Unlimited book, to make the most of the money I'd spent.

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