Tabitha Tomala
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Jenny Greenteeth lives a relatively peaceful life. She keeps a tidy lake and shares meals with her pet pike. When a witch is thrown into her lake, she has to decide between eating the woman or saving her. Choosing to save Temperance, Jenny finds a bereft woman whose village has turned against her. But that is only the start. The new pastor has devious plans for fae and humans alike.
Jenny Greenteeth’s cranky older woman vibes are hilarious. When she finds herself questing with Temperance the hedge witch and Brackus the goblin hijinks ensue. The three will have to face their prejudices and biases to work together. Though they are unlikely allies, and they bicker back and forth, the trio will form quite a bond throughout the novel. Their developing friendships will foster heartwarming moments to counterbalance the darker ones readers will encounter.
Molly O’Neill is a master at hiding key details. There will be twists in store, both heartbreaking and advantageous ones. The story will evolve from being centered on Jenny’s lake and Temperance’s village, into a quest that encompasses Welsh lore and mythical creatures. There may even be some legends tied in that are hinted at in small bits at the very beginning of the story. Each piece of the world-building brought together over time creates an alluring tale of a found family and the quest to save those they love and hold dear.
The allure of the fae will always pull me into trying a novel, and Greenteeth did not disappoint. With the wonderful balance of cozy vibes and dark fantasy, this novel kept me riveted right to the end. Readers who enjoy the themes of found family and quests for the greater good need to read Greenteeth.
Originally posted at www.behindthepages.org.
Thank you to Netgalley and Orbit for providing me with a copy of this book! I voluntarily leave this review!
Jenny Greenteeth lives a relatively peaceful life. She keeps a tidy lake and shares meals with her pet pike. When a witch is thrown into her lake, she has to decide between eating the woman or saving her. Choosing to save Temperance, Jenny finds a bereft woman whose village has turned against her. But that is only the start. The new pastor has devious plans for fae and humans alike.
Jenny Greenteeth’s cranky older woman vibes are hilarious. When she finds herself questing with Temperance the hedge witch and Brackus the goblin hijinks ensue. The three will have to face their prejudices and biases to work together. Though they are unlikely allies, and they bicker back and forth, the trio will form quite a bond throughout the novel. Their developing friendships will foster heartwarming moments to counterbalance the darker ones readers will encounter.
Molly O’Neill is a master at hiding key details. There will be twists in store, both heartbreaking and advantageous ones. The story will evolve from being centered on Jenny’s lake and Temperance’s village, into a quest that encompasses Welsh lore and mythical creatures. There may even be some legends tied in that are hinted at in small bits at the very beginning of the story. Each piece of the world-building brought together over time creates an alluring tale of a found family and the quest to save those they love and hold dear.
The allure of the fae will always pull me into trying a novel, and Greenteeth did not disappoint. With the wonderful balance of cozy vibes and dark fantasy, this novel kept me riveted right to the end. Readers who enjoy the themes of found family and quests for the greater good need to read Greenteeth.
Originally posted at www.behindthepages.org.
