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Drowned Country by Emily Tesh

cat_queen005's review against another edition

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

4.0

itputsthebookupontheshelf's review against another edition

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5.0

I don't usually get into short stories, but this series, in general, didn't feel like a short story.

These books are so well written and descriptive that you just get sucked right in! I didn't want to put it down.

I'm a sucker for anything "green man" and folklore! This series does not disappoint. There is so much creativity and intrigue.

The characters are dynamic and cared about them in the short times I've had with them.

If you like folklore, magic, and a good love story, I HIGHTLY recommend this series!

5 stars and a huge thanks to Netgalley and Publisher for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

paperpaladin's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The sequel to Silver in the Woods but I read these more like one book rather than 2 novellas. After a time skip, we get to see how things have changed for Tobias and Henry. Tesh does an excellent job having the forest being eerie and creepy and unknowable while still having the characters be competent and travel more than in the first book. I liked it almost as much as the first book and found the moments of horror to be unnerving in the best of ways.

My rating system
1 - Did not enjoy
2 - Not irredeemable but has too many flaws to say I enjoyed
3 - Enjoyed it
4 - Great book but didn't love it
5 - Amazing book    

sheredas's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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

3.75

Wrapped this duology up into a nice little bow. Was certainly more interested in the relationship between Silver and Tobias than the plot in this one.

milili's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful mysterious tense 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? Yes

4.5

nostoat's review against another edition

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5.0

Love wins again <3 

roadtripreader's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 Aaaw! It's got such a sweet cathartic ending filled with hope and I didn't know I wanted that so badly.

Now, let's talk turkeyđź‘ŹFae being the natural enemy of vampires ... bueno I like it too damn much, I believe it - and it is fascinating. But then *frowny face* it didn't even happen so I'm kind of sour about that! You baited me Ms Emily Tesh but the ensuing switch was excellent.

Don't know why, but I loved all the different age representations from 21 year old Maud Lindhurst, 28-30 year old Silver (going on 100), maybe 55-60 year old Mrs Silver, centuries old Tobias now just 35-ish and almost a thousand year old; Abbot Julius The Black

Plot/Storyline/Themes:
In Silver's own words: The peculiar case of Maud Lindhurst.
"If you’ll excuse me, I mean to chart the road to Fairyland, to discover its history and its society, and by interview and observation to ascertain the nature of its inhabitants." - Maud is a force of nature.

Two Sentences, A Scene or less - Characters:
When I grow up I wanna be Mrs Silver.
🤔Henry Silver, Woodland Silver is ethereal and gorgeous albeit a tangled mess whilst the vampire is old, bald and not immediately handsome. HAH! Fae Propaganda right there. And listen, I firmly believe not only is he the avatar of Green Hollow but he is Fae because the Lord of Summer was a Fae-Demigod.

Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Scene:
🌸Tobias, Silver and Maud on the cliff with the drowned forest below. Silver and Maud holding hands. Silver's moment to decide.
🌸The Satyr and the sour apple
🌸Maud and the Death Mask

Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Quotes:
🖤 “She was extraordinary, but she was a parasite of the worst kind,” (Silver on the The Fairy Queen)
🖤 “Keep to the shadows, he'll be in one of them” (Tobias on the Nature of the vampire)
🖤 “Hunting monsters could be a messy business. Bloodstains hardly showed on black.” (Mrs Silver is Badass!)

Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Concepts:
â– The Lord of Summer, Jack of The Wood
â– The Drowned Hollow Wood
â– Genii Revocati Malignantes
â– Faerie: Mazed, fairy-mad
â– The Language Of The Dead
â–  Vampire Dust

StoryGraph Challenge: 1800 Books by 2025
Challenge Prompt: 150 Fantasy Books by 2025 

maireadsbooks's review against another edition

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

4.0

A quick and compelling duology!

kwthor's review against another edition

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adventurous inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

littlebadgerco's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0