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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Mandy Kneale

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rhia is about to marry the Prince of Wales. Sounds romantic if you like that sort of thing and Rhia does not. This is an arranged marriage by her father with hopes to negotiate a tax debt.
So, while Rhia is expected to save the town by convincing her new husband to erase the tax debt.
Unfortunately for Rhia and the town, the prince has been tasked with paying the tax debt.
How will Rhia and the prince navigate this new marriage, their fathers, the debt and an old enemy threat to their village?

This was so sweet and fun! An easy read!
Rhia is so strong and independent, and I really enjoyed the relationship between her and the prince.
The characters were so likable. The dynamics between Rhia and her brother were so heart felt and funny. Another fun relationship was between Rhia and the Princes personal staff – it had me laughing out loud!
Would recommend if you are looking for a sweet romance with charm and lots of mud and snails!

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Totally surprised by this book and I loved it. Normally, I am not a big historic reader, this book is a
YA Historical story that had knights, peasants, romance and a little bit of banter and humor and I totally enjoyed the story of Rhia and Emerys.

Rhia is just sixteen years old who lives in a small village and she finds that her father is to have her married to the Prince of Wales, Emerys. Rhia is hard as nails and has no doubt given Emerys a hard time about being married, but what the true intent on this marriage brings. Rhia’s village owes a big debt to the king and Emery just wants his father’s approval to retrieve that debt. Will Rhia and Emerys overcome their banter and differences to save Rhia’s village especially since there are “Wildmen” also to deal with as well that are not kind to Rhia and her families home?

This is a great read, I highly highly recommend this debut story! The banter between the characters had me laughing and I love the overall story.

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Kayla Kearney

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A new to me author, her writing style definitely impressed me! Writing a great historical fiction novel is hard to do, but she achieved it in this cute story about Rhia and The Prince of Wales. Rhia is a fiercely independent 16-year-old who is put into an arranged marriage with the Prince, and both have ulterior motives into entering the courtship. It takes awhile for the two of them to warm up to each other, but eventually Rhia realizes something. She has to choose between her village and the man she promised not to but eventually fell in love with. What will she choose?

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Jules Herbert

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a fun YA historical romance! Getting to marry a prince even by an arranged marriage would probably make most girls very happy but not Rhiannon. For her it is a big fat no thanks but at the same time she knows she really has no choice. She has to handle marriage to someone she doesn’t know anything about and try and save her village. It definitely makes for some interesting times.
Having not read anything from this author before I was looking forward to seeing what she had in store for us. I was totally entertained thanks to the great characters and imagery created by this wonderful author and I can’t wait to read more from her.

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Helen Dawkins

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Super sweet and quirky book. At the beginning it is a little on the slow side, but it does pick up midway and is such a lighthearted pleasant story to read. The main female character Rhia is everything a Royal shouldn’t be. She is loud, insanely tall for a female, and most of all messy. Her town, where her father is the mayor, has not paid taxes to the King of Wales and now he is setting a deadline. Not only is he setting a deadline, but he also demands that Rhia marry his sixth son, Emerys. She is pressured by her father to sway the prince into letting them not pay the owed debt. She is frustrated and does everything in her power to make it a horrible situation instead of coming together with the prince to save her town. Unfortunately, they have a few run ins with the Wildmen, who come and steal anything they may have. After trying deeply to ignore her feelings for the prince, she is put in a predicament where she might not only lose her town, but also the man she loves.

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Lisa Helmick

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ok I had a lot of feelings about this book. I liked the idea of it. I struggled at times with the ages vs actions of the two main characters. She seemed very childish one min then adult-ish the next. He seemed amused about his bride then became sullen. The storyline rolls along nicely but at times it felt too slow. I stuck it out and decided I was glad I did as the ending is kinda fun.

Overall this would be a good story for a younger audience. I think they could identify a bit with both main characters. There is some nice humor in here. I did have a good feeling after finishing the last page.

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Jess Dimmock

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really great medieval tale! The female lead is strong without tragedy, and the male lead doesn’t have that “Prince Charming” attitude where you want to reach into the novel and slap him.
Through the novel we get to see so much character growth without it being shoved in your face and lots of characters that aren’t what they seem. The world building is beautifully done and the adversity of the situation is done so well without bogging down the story in a constant feeling of depression! This is just an all-around tale written so well I put it on par with the likes of Tamorah Pierce. I think this one should be that book people will talk about and recommend to all their friends with teens and pre-teens, or even adults just looking for a feel-good read!

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Carla Clemmons

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really fun read! I really liked the authors writing style and how they jumped right into the story. Rhiannon and Emerys both do some growing throughout the story, which I always enjoy in a book. There were some unexpected turns in the story that I did not see coming. Rhiannon is such a strong character but discovers she has some weaknesses too. She was not expecting her life to work out the way it did and fights it till the very end. Emerys has such a kind heart and so much patience. At some point patience is not enough when being fought at every turn. This is a great quick read!

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker

A Dowry of Snails and Mud is a wonderfully written YA enemies to lovers Medieval Rom-Com that once you start reading there’s no stopping until you finish. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect going in with this being a new author to me and her debut novel but she definitely has a new fan now. This was a very quirky story that had me laughing hard at times. Her style of writing along with her creative characters make the storyline flow. This is about Rhia who finds herself in an arranged marriage that finds each of them are supposed to con the other to get the money. She finds out there is more to her husband than she thought. Can these two get the money the town needs? I highly recommend reading this fun book to find out what happens next I look forward to seeing what this author brings us next.

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Carrie Reed

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved this story! The way Rhia thinks of herself, I felt like she was horrendous looking, but Emerys thinks he is the most beautiful girl and I fell in love with their relationship. I can’t really fault Rhia for being so mean and stand offish towards Emerys in the beginning, she is only sixteen and is newly married, what girl is thinking of getting married at that age! Watching them learn more about each other, and their hopes and dreams for the future of their kingdom is sweet, and both are extremely brave. The wildmen are a fun addition, the whole book I kept thinking why don’t they just form an alliance!? I liked how the author wrote in the interactions between them and the wildmen. Drystan, is Rhia’s older brother and he has a romance going on with Rhia’s lady’s maid of sorts, Wynny, and I would be very interested to see their continuing love bloom as well as Rhia and Emerys, and to see what becomes of their peasant kingdom. I hope there is more to come!

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker-Review by Amanda Kimble

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker

This is the first book I’ve read by the author. A Dowry of Snails and Mud is a fun read. I was hooked from the beginning. I would definitely read it if I was younger. The adult in me couldn’t turn it down.

Rhiannon is a peasant and she is to be married off to a Prince. This doesn’t sit well with her at all. She doesn’t like it and she makes that known. Then after she is married things seem to get worse. Can she save her village? What about her marriage? The quote I chose for Rhiannon is: “You haven’t kissed me, you mad milksop.”

Emerys is the Prince and he’s to be married off to someone he doesn’t know the name of. All because he stood up to his father. He’d much rather bird watch and collect rocks, but he can’t. Can he help his new bride save her village? The quote I chose for Emerys is: “Would it be so bad to share that business? Like it or not, we’re husband and wife now.”

Highly recommended for YA Historical Romance lovers.

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a fun and unique book to read. I wasn’t sure what to expect with a title including snails and mud, but I was pleasantly surprised to read such a sweet and entertaining story. I loved how unique Rhiannon is and how her character continues to develop and grow as the story continued. Prince Emerys is seen as a delicate fellow, but he definitely blossoms during his marriage to Rhi and we start to see the strength in his character. I am always a sucker for a good enemies to lovers story and this one did not disappoint. It was a quick read, but definitely a well written one. I am excited to see more stories from the author.

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Alison Risher

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I can’t stand snails, so, of course the title captured my imagination. An arranged marriage, and a vengeful, petty bride. The heroine (for that is what the bride grows into) reminds me of my own pettiness. Themes explored include twinship and kinship, along with kindness and solidarity. The author has quite skillfully trapped me within the web of her creation.

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Erin DeRoma

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A fun, comical Young Adult read. This YA opposites attract (historical-ish) romance will not disappoint. I really appreciated the characters and their dynamics. I currently read an enemies into lovers adult read and I truly appreciate this one quite a bit more. This was a quick easy read and one I certainly will share with my daughter. This is my first read by Tucker, and makes sense since this is her first book, but I will certainly be looking out for more from Tucker, hopefully in the near future.

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Kelli Harper

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a YA enemies to friends to what I can assume will eventually be lovers. The daughter of the mayor of a small town, 16 year old Rhiannon is to marry the sixth son of the King of the land. Prince Emerys is 17. Emerys sent to Lians to marry Rhiannon and to settle the debt that the people of Lians owe the kingdom.
This is a very good read and I hope there is more, Rhia and Emerys have set out to make Lians a better place and have a good start. I really want to know what happens next. Loved this story.

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Faith Jackson

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just love how these characters are total opposite and not in the way we’re used to in a genre like this. The female isn’t your normal damsel in distress as she knows the lay of the land, literally. The fact that it’s not your normal “fairy tale” makes this an interesting story to keep up with. I don’t want to give too much away but it’s the best story I’ve read in a minute as it kept you guessing but in unexpected ways.

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Beverly Finnie

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Dowry of Snails and Mud was interesting. I wasn’t too sure what I was reading at first. It took some time to pique my interest, but once it did I appreciated what it was. The author wrote a beautiful story that starts off kind of slow(don’t let that deter you) but turns into something so much more. A very strong female lead that grows even so much more throughout. I struggled to get into it but once I was, I couldn’t put it down. So worth it.
Rhia has been bartered to marry the King’s 6th son in hopes of the king forgiving her home for refusing to pay taxes on the land. Frustrated and treating it as the end of the world she does everything to make everyone miserable with her. Prince Emerys may be soft but he is no pushover. The push and pull between the two of them will be the end of Lians. Unfortunately dealing with the wildmen brings that potential to a screeching halt, but it could be just what they need.
Now saying all that, I’m sure you’re curious. Why would I go to the trouble? Because this story and author deserve some recognition for what was presented in this book. Keep an open mind and jump in. If you struggle like I did at first trust me when I stay push forward because it’ll be worth it!

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Amber Howard

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Dowry of Snails and Mud was such a delightful read. Two completely opposite people are forced to marry a stranger for the sake of their families. One from a small poor community, and the other is the Kings youngest son. Can these two put aside their differences for the sake of their people or will everything fall apart? Brittany Tucker did an amazing job with the depth of these characters. Both had lessons to learn and both found strength when everything seemed lost. Both have a way with people and their differences kind of balance each other out. I look forward to reading more by this author. If you’re on the fence about the book, definitely give it a try.

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Julie Johnson

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There’s a wedding in the village and Rhiannon’s not happy about it. Actually, no one really is! Due to some poor mismanagement of his territory, Mr. Caddell is having to marry his daughter off to the King’s son. One would think that this would be a fantastic arrangement, especially for Rhia, but the King has six sons and she’s to marry the sixth…a rogue named Emerys.

Rhia and Emerys know nothing about each other before exchanging “I do’s” and it doesn’t seem like they are going to get to know each other if Rhia has anything to say about it. She’s doing everything she can to push Emerys away, not realizing that he feels the same as she does about many things.

Can they overcome these differences and save the land from the King’s clutches?

I loved this read! It’s a bit of a rom-com with a medieval twist. There are several very funny expressions and the way that Rhia acts…well I found myself giggling. She’s very independent and strong willed! The story kept me engaged the entire time.

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Rachel Moss

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really good read! I was pleasantly surprised by this one, and it kept me entertained throughout reading it. I loved Rhia’s attitude, humor, and just general self. I giggled several times just from her internal thoughts about the royals. For a book that has somewhat of a mystery surrounding it and some turmoil with the king outlying people, it had a happy ending! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and would definitely read more from this author in the future!

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Jenni Bishop

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Dowry of Snails and Mud is a YA enemies to lovers medieval Rom-Com. This is Brittany’s debut novel which is a little crazy, a lot quirky and the humour had me laughing out loud at times.
At a stalemate over money the Mayor and King decide an arranged marriage will solve their problems. The married couple are to con the other to get the money.
This historical romance stars sassy 16-year-old, Rhia who soon finds herself in an arranged marriage to help the town. Her marriage to her sick and useless husband is to ensure the greedy King gets what he wants from the town. Along the way Rhia finds that there is more to her husband and they find that working together to break down stereo typical thinking between classes that there is a better way for all.
Brittany’s writing makes the story flow easily and the adventure fun. There are characters that you will like and others not so much like the sourpuss Winnie.
If you love YA rom coms then you will love A Dowry of Snails and Mud.

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Christine Baranek

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Dowry of Snails and Mud
By: Brittany Tucker

I went into this book not knowing what to expect. I picked it because the premise seemed promising, but then I never read anything quite like this – Historical Fiction with queens and kings and dowries. But I thought I would give it a chance.
I am so glad I did. Within the first few chapters I was hooked. I loved everything about this – the small village that is always under attack, the prince who is being punished by his father and set up to fail. A girl who wants all her problems to go away but she has been promised for marriage. Add to that snails and a good sense of humor and this is definitely a must read. I did not want to put it down. I definitely hope that there is going to be a sequel to this because I truly grew attached to the characters. I truly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a fun read!

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am a sucker for a good young adult romance and historical romances and this one combines the best of both worlds! I have not read any books by this author before and was very happy with the way the story was written. I felt as though I was on the journey with the characters and not just reading words off of a page. I found myself not wanting to work but I was wanting to read and see what was going to happen next! I cannot wait to read more books by this author and tell all of my friends that read as much as I do to read it as well!

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Kerry Baker

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book turned out to be so much embittered than I was expecting. Historical romances I find hard to really fully connect with the characters because their journeys feel so far removed from me and yet this one I had no issues with at all. I thought the main character was so well written. It was easy to tmsee things from her perspective and really become invested in what was happening with her.
The story itself was well thought out and had such great detail to it. I really became absorbed in the storyline and enjoyed how the author had written it. This is my first unexpected read of the year and I am excited to discover more of her work.

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Rebecca Hill

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book so much!! Everything about it appealed to me from the inner dialogue to the quirky sayings to the overall story. One time she said fart in a jam jar, and I laughed so hard at that! Rhiannon Caddell or Rhia as she is known is the main character. She is to marry the crown prince of Wales, Emerys. She is quite determined to not like him and to make his life miserable – not unreasonable when you are forced to marry someone. She discovers that maybe he isn’t too bad overall. He might even be able to help her land and people with the money they owe and with the wild men who attack them. I loved every second of this book and highly recommend it!

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Tausha Treadway

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker. This is the story of 16 year old Rhia Caddell who is tired of her life in the village where she is expected to marry someone her father has arranged for her to marry. Forced into a marriage with a Prince she does not like him nor her so of course the marriage is off to a rocky start. If she doesn’t stay married it could destroy her village. Rhia is very outspoken and wants things done her way and that is not how things are done in her village. When her husband is kidnapped by a group of men called the Wildmen she has to use every bit of that back talking, strong independent ways she has to save him. The village is on the verge of going to the Wildmen and being lost forever along with her husband who she realizes now that he is in danger, she loves! Will Rhia be able to save the man she loves and her village? Read this amazing historical romance to find out!

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Kerry Carr

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a good read. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s a story about a peasant girl who is fiesty, has her own mind and bows down to no one. She is forced into a marriage with a Prince in the hopes of saving her village. Needless to say the marriage isn’t a happy one and things go wrong. They are losing the village and now the Prince has been kidnapped by a tribe called the Wildmen sworn enemies of the people of Lians. Now the Princess has to use everything ounce of courage and strength inside her, that the royals don’t like such as her not backing down from a fight or her sharp tongue to try and rescue the Prince which she now realises she does actually love and save her village.
Can she save the Prince in time? Will her village be saved or destroyed? And how will the snail’s Rhiannon despises become something she truly adores?

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Jennifer Gordon

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an enjoyable and entertaining YA historical romance which kept me happily turning the pages. Set in Wales, and sixteen year old Rhia Caddell lives in a small village, with her father who is the Mayor, and she works the land as a farmer. With the village in debt to the king, Rhia’s father agrees to an arranged marriage between her and the Prince of Wales. However, Rhia is not impressed by the “oh-so-dainty Prince of Wales”, after all, “what good is a man who can’t out-lift her or bring a belligerent steer to the ground.” Rhia sets out to either whoo or intimidate, whichever works best, her new husband in order to get him to erase the village’s debt. Unfortunately, the Prince has been told to sway his wife into giving over the gold in order to earn his father’s approval. For Rhia, the outcome is either to lose the only life and home she’s ever known to the king, or give up the fragile prince who she’s tried hard not to fall in love with, but she has. I loved the likeable and relatable characters in this romantic comedy, and especially liked the dynamic between the Prince and Rhia. The storyline flowed well and the plot had plenty going on in it to keep me hooked. The descriptive narrative and added historical details made the characters and the setting come to life, making me feel immersed in the story.

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Faith Jackson

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just love how these characters are total opposite and not in the way we’re used to in a genre like this. The female isn’t your normal damsel in distress as she knows the lay of the land, literally. The fact that it’s not your normal “fairy tale” makes this an interesting story to keep up with. I don’t want to give too much away but it’s the best story I’ve read in a minute as it kept you guessing but in unexpected ways.

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Shelly Kittell

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness! This is one of the cutest young adult stories I’ve read. Rhiannon is forced into marriage with the Crown Prince of Wales. Emerys is everything she doesn’t like. The adventure starts right from the beginning. She and her brother are collecting snails for soup. You’ll have to read to find out why. Between having to save her land, battle the Wild Men, stand up to the King and face Catrin, Rhi has her hands full…..and she might even have to admit she loves the king. The story has humor, drama, family issues, snails, mud, and romance. The characters are quirky. I love how the author teaches about caring for others under all that fun story. Rhi grows up in this story. She’s strong and grows even more. I really enjoyed the story and will be sharing it with a few others that enjoy these stories.

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