Blackthorn & Grim Series Reading Order

A talented healer, Blackthorn, finally escapes years of wrongful imprisonment, but at a steep cost: she must abandon her… A talented healer, Blackthorn, finally escapes years of wrongful imprisonment, but at a steep cost: she must abandon her quest for vengeance against the man who ruined her life. Bound by a powerful vow to an ancient fey-creature, she finds herself reluctantly serving the troubled ruler of a mystical lakeside kingdom for seven years. Accompanied by her quiet, enigmatic former prison-mate, Grim, Blackthorn navigates the court's treacherous politics and the wild magic of the land. As a dark, unnatural illness threatens the young ruler and the entire kingdom, Blackthorn must overcome her bitterness and unlock the secrets of both healing and forbidden magic before everything she has just found is lost. read more

'A new book by Juliet Marillier is always a cause for celebration ... A dark and enthralling tale of mystery, magic and… 'A new book by Juliet Marillier is always a cause for celebration ... A dark and enthralling tale of mystery, magic and romance' Kate Forsyth WINNER OF THE AUREALIS AWARD FOR BEST FANTASY NOVEL 2015 The first book in the Sara Douglass Book Award winning Blackthorn and Grim series. Embittered healer Blackthorn, wrongly condemned to death, is offered a lifeline by a mysterious stranger. In return, she must set aside her bid for vengeance against the man who destroyed all that she once loved. Not only that: for seven years she must agree to help anyone who asks for her aid. She and her companion Grim settle on the fringes of a mysterious forest in Dalriada, far from the place of their incarceration, and start a new life. Oran, the crown prince of Dalriada, is waiting for his bride-to-be, Lady Flidais. Her letters and sweet portrait have convinced him that she is his destined true love. But letters can lie. To save Oran from disaster, Blackthorn and Grim will need courage, ingenuity, and more than a little magic. Fans of Marion Zimmer Bradley, Isobelle Carmody and Robin Hobb will love Juliet Marillier. PRAISE FOR DREAMER'S POOL 'With its roots twisting through the mythology of ancient Ireland, the beautiful prose propels the story along' Daily Telegraph 'compulsive reading' West Australian read more

Award-winning author Juliet Marillier’s “lavishly detailed”(Publishers Weekly) Blackthorn & Grim series continues as a m… Award-winning author Juliet Marillier’s “lavishly detailed”(Publishers Weekly) Blackthorn & Grim series continues as a mysterious creature holds ancient Ireland in thrall... Disillusioned healer Blackthorn and her companion, Grim, have settled in Dalriada to wait out the seven years of Blackthorn’s bond to her fey mentor, hoping to avoid any dire challenges. But trouble has a way of seeking them out. A noblewoman asks for the prince of Dalriada’s help in expelling a creature who threatens the safety and sanity of all who live nearby from an old tower on her land—one surrounded by an impenetrable hedge of thorns. With no ready solutions to offer, the prince consults Blackthorn and Grim. As Blackthorn and Grim put the pieces of this puzzle together, it’s apparent that a powerful adversary is working behind the scenes. Their quest soon becomes a life-and-death struggle—a conflict in which even the closest of friends can find themselves on opposite sides. read more