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The Sin Eater's Daughter

Melinda Salisbury
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The Sin Eater's Daughter

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015

Book Brief

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Melinda Salisbury

The Sin Eater's Daughter

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lormere • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL790L

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Super Short Summary

In The Sin Eater's Daughter by Melinda Salisbury, a girl named Twylla lives in a kingdom where she's revered for her poisonous touch, marking her as the goddess's executioner. Chosen to marry the prince, she grapples with duties and identities as secrets and power struggles unfold, questioning her beliefs and discovering unexpected loyalties.

Mysterious

Dark

Emotional

Suspenseful

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

3.8

17,134 ratings

52%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Sin Eater's Daughter by Melinda Salisbury delivers a gripping tale with a unique concept and a strong, relatable protagonist. Praised for its vivid world-building and intriguing plot, some readers find the pacing uneven and the ending unsatisfying. Overall, it captivates with its blend of romance and fantasy, despite minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Sin Eater's Daughter?

Readers who enjoy The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins or Graceling by Kristin Cashore will likely enjoy The Sin Eater's Daughter by Melinda Salisbury. This book appeals to those who appreciate strong female protagonists, fantasy settings, and themes of power and identity.

3.8

17,134 ratings

52%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lormere • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL790L

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