The Third Daughter
The Third Daughter by Adrienne Tooley, published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in 2023, is a 320-page work written in English. This book presents a story set in the kingdom of Velle, where the prophecy of a New Maiden, destined to be the third daughter of a third daughter, has long been awaited. The narrative follows Elodie, the queen’s eldest child, who feels her claim to the throne slipping away with the birth of her youngest sister, Brianne. In a desperate attempt to regain her position and protect her kingdom, Elodie resorts to a potion that inadvertently leads to dire consequences.
Readers will find an exploration of themes such as betrayal, sisterhood, and the politicization of emotions in the quest for power. As Elodie and Sabine, the apothecary, work to revive Brianne from a deep slumber caused by a vial of tears, a slow-burn LGBTQ romance develops between the two girls. The story intertwines elements of fantasy and dark fantasy, delving into family dynamics and the complexities of love and loyalty.
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An “immersive and intense” (SLJ) romantasy about betrayal, sisterhood, and politicizing emotion in the quest for power–all while a slow-burn LGBTQ romance simmers.
★ A “Read with Jenna” Summer Reading List Selection ★
For centuries, the citizens of Velle have waited for their New Maiden to return. The prophecy states she will appear as the third daughter of a third daughter. When the fabled child is finally born to Velle’s reigning queen all rejoice except for Elodie, the queen’s eldest child, who has lost her claim to the crown. The only way for Elodie to protect Velle is to retake the throne. To do so, she must debilitate the Third Daughter–her youngest sister, Brianne.
Desperate, Elodie purchases a sleeping potion from Sabine, who sells sadness. But the apothecary mistakenly sends the princess away with a vial of tears instead of a harmless sleeping brew. Sabine’s sadness is dangerously powerful, and Brianne slips into a slumber from which she will not wake. With the fates of their families and country hanging in the balance, Sabine and Elodie hurry to revive the Third Daughter while a slow-burning attraction between the two girls erupts in full force.
The Third Daughter is a must-read for fans of:
- BookTok Romantasy
- Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
- These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
- Slow Burn Romance / One Bed
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