A review by bookishpriest
Silver in the Wood by Emily Tesh

adventurous dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

This novella was an absolute delight. I've had a copy almost since it was published five years ago, but hadn't made the time to read it.

The Green Man is one of my favourite folklore tropes, so I was immediately intrigued. The worldbuilding is fantastic, especially in just 112 pages. The balance of magic to real-world type history is spot on. The characters are complex and lovable. There's some love and some heartbreak and some creepy tension along the way. Besides, who doesn't love a cottage in the woods with a cozy cat?

Definitely worth a read!