Keturah and Lord Death
Keturah and Lord Death
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006
Book Brief
224
Novel • Fiction
Medieval England
2006
YA
14-18 years
810L
Super Short Summary
In Keturah and Lord Death by Martine Leavitt, sixteen-year-old Keturah, lost in the forest, confronts Lord Death, who agrees to spare her life if she can find her true love in one day. Keturah returns home, aided by friends Gretta and Beatrice, and seeks her true love while warning her village of a plague. Ultimately, she realizes her true love is Death and offers to marry him in exchange for sparing her village.
Mysterious
Romantic
Fantastical
Bittersweet
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Martine Leavitt's Keturah and Lord Death has been praised for its lyrical prose and enchanting narrative, blending romance and folklore seamlessly. Reviewers highlight its strong, enigmatic heroine and atmospheric charm. Some criticize the novel's pacing and clarity in plot resolution, which might leave readers desiring deeper development. Overall, it remains a compelling read.
Who Should Read Keturah and Lord Death?
Keturah and Lord Death by Martine Leavitt appeals to readers who enjoy dark fairy tales and poignant romances. Fans of Shannon Hale’s The Goose Girl and Robin McKinley’s Beauty will appreciate the lyrical prose and richly woven mythology. Engaging and contemplative, this novel suits those who relish blendings of love and mortality in their narratives.
16,091 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
224
Novel • Fiction
Medieval England
2006
YA
14-18 years
810L
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