Reviews

Silver in the Wood by Emily Tesh

kokorobosoina's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

bucketsjen's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I only wish it had more depth, but that was just because I wanted more! Very atmospheric, very well written, the narrator did an amazing job. a captivating slow read. 

I especially loved how the bond between Tobias and Henry was gently grown, slow and quiet but strong, just like the wood itself. 

clearlye's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

winemakerssister's review against another edition

4.0

A dark, lush re-telling of the Green Man folk tale. Perfect reading for a rainy summer night.

teii's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

delton215's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

infinitelibrary's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.25

rorymoth's review against another edition

4.0

I didn’t know I needed this novella (or duology for that matter) until I picked this up. For starters I may be biased—I have been fascinated with the green man folklore since I was a child and I love how the author portrayed him in this story. Tobias is a large stoic but kind man with a darkish backstory. I appreciate the queer representation and I find Tobias and Henry very cute flirting back and forth. Henry is a bit of a dork if I’m being honest but both MMCs are likable and believable. There are some dark twists in this book that I enjoyed …that also made me cry, but overall I loved this book so much I bought it after returning it to the library.

dreamsnreverie's review against another edition

5.0

Oh goodness I loved this

jayarna's review against another edition

5.0

This story is so beautiful that I wanted to cry the entire time and I saved every second for as long as possible. It had such a dreamy, ethereal quality that I just wanted to live inside forever. Everything felt so effortless. I can only wish it was longer.