Title: The Thirteenth Child
Author: Erin A. Craig
Genre: fantasy
Thank you, NetGalley, for this book.
I’m not a big fantasy fan, but this felt more like magical realism to me. I read Small Favors previously and enjoyed it, but this book was just wonderful and will stick with me for a while.
Hazel is the thirteenth child in her family, and before she was even born, the god of Death claimed her as his own goddaughter. He vowed to take care of her and train her to be a healer. Although he waited twelve years to fulfill that promise, Hazel became well-trained in her craft.
As she grows older, she realizes that the gods are much more impactful and difficult to deal with than she had expected. And the devotion of their followers isn’t always for the good of humanity. When Hazel is tasked with saving the king, her outlook on how the world works is changed forever. This book was really great, and I definitely recommend it.
Pleasant Nights 