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Poisoned

Written by: Jennifer Donnelly
Narrated by: Rosie Jones
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From Jennifer Donnelly, author of the acclaimed New York Times bestseller Stepsister, comes a fairytale retelling that'll forever change the way you think about strength, power, and the real meaning of "happily ever after."

Once upon a time, a girl named Sophie rode into the forest with the queen's huntsman. Her lips were the color of ripe cherries, her skin as soft as new-fallen snow, her hair as dark as midnight. When they stopped to rest, the huntsman pulled out his knife . . . and took Sophie's heart.

It shouldn't have come as a surprise. Sophie had heard the rumors, the whispers. They said she was too kind and foolish to rule - a waste of a princess. A disaster of a future queen. And Sophie believed them. She believed everything she'd heard about herself, the poisonous words people use to keep girls like Sophie from becoming too powerful, too strong . . .

With the help of seven mysterious strangers, Sophie manages to survive. But when she realizes that the jealous queen might not be to blame, Sophie must find the courage to face an even more terrifying enemy, proving that even the darkest magic can't extinguish the fire burning inside every girl, and that kindness is the ultimate form of strength.

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Another version of "Snow White!" The seven little miners in the woods were a dead giveaway.

Then I found this was a coming-of-age story, a Journey in which the Protagonist learns Important Lessons.

Thirdly, an Allegorical tale, as the real antagonists are revealed to be metaphorical.

And finally, a return to the Fairy Tale.

The epilogue was very reminiscent of Discworld stories, which I liked.

Fairy tale, but not a nursery rhyme

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This story had me on the edge the entire time. There was love hate war and everything in between I highly recommend listening.

Amazing

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I couldn't stop listening! Fantastic book! Expensive.
not sure why but my credits helped! Highly recommend regardless. Worth the money.

So captivating!!

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easy to listen, a story about courage and heart that can conquer all. not a new story though, but still well written.

nice twist

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I think this book was listed as young adult but I am 58 and loved it. The story was entertaining and exciting,the characters were wonderful and the moral of the story was so good. The narration was spot on.You won't be dissappointed.I will look for more from this author and narrator.

loved it

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