Greenteeth
A monstrously cosy tale of fae, folklore and found family
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4.5 • 2 Ratings
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- £5.49
Publisher Description
'A CHARMINGLY MONSTROUS DEBUT' T. Kingfisher, author of Nettle and Bone
'FULL OF MAGIC BUT EVEN MORE HEART' Kirkus (starred review)
Narrated by a lake-dwelling monster, Greenteeth is an utterly charming tale of fae, folklore and found family, perfect for fans of T. Kingfisher.
Beneath the still surface of a lake lurks a monster with needle sharp teeth. Hungry and ready to pounce . . .
Jenny Greenteeth has never spoken to a human before, but when a witch is thrown into her lake by an angry mob, something makes Jenny decide she's worth saving. Temperance doesn't know why her village has suddenly turned against her, only that it has something to do with the malevolent new pastor. All she wants is to return to her husband and children.
Though they have nothing in common, these two unlikely companions must band together on a magical quest to defeat the evil that threatens Temperance's family, Jenny's lake, and possibly the very soul of Britain.
'Charming, magical and intensely human . . . a masterclass in the art of storytelling'
Tom Holt, author of The Portable Door
'Greenteeth is a delight - a joyful, warm-hearted adventure, riddled with unique characters and poignant friendships, rooted deep in old magic and myth. Jenny's voice will live in your head long after you leave her story behind'
H. G. Parry, author of The Magician's Daughter
Five-star reader reviews:
'What an absolutely magnificent book this was! I may have already found my best book of the year!'
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'An absolute smash of a debut . . . It's fun, it's emotional, it's adorable and it's tense. What. A. Package!'
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'A breathtaking, somewhat cosy, definitely monstrous, heartwarming and adventurous tale that has swept me off my feet'
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'A wonderful cosy fantasy that had me smiling from ear to ear'
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'WOW I was soooo taken aback by how much I absolutely enjoyed this book!!! Loved it so much!'
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'A beautiful tale utterly steeped in folklore . . . I absolutely adored this . . . all the stars'
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PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Jenny Greenteeth, a millennia-old monster, serves as the offbeat narrator of this sinister, Arthuriana-infused fantasy debut from O'Neill. After Parson Asa Braddock attempts to drown human witch Temperance Crump in the lake where Jenny lives near the small English village of Chipping Appleby, Jenny and Temperance vow to fight back against his cruel ways. Then they learn that Braddock is actually possessed by a malevolent magical force known as the Erl King. On the advice of salesman goblin Brackus Marsh, Temperance seeks out Gwyn ap Nudd, king of the fae, who sends Jenny, Temperance, and Brackus on a three-part quest to banish the Erl King. The trio's sweet, unlikely friendship is forged and tested during months of travel and danger. Readers led by the marketing blurb to expect a cozy vibe may be surprised by the frequently sad and violent plot, but Jenny's unique perspective and the bond among the adventurers add some much needed levity. This will be a hit with fans of classic quest fantasies.
Customer Reviews
An excellent homage to Sir Terry Pratchett
A wonderful debut novel. Eager to see where O’Neill goes from here.