
Drowned Country is the sequel to Silver In the Wood, continuing the story of Silver, Tobias, and a young girl, navigating a world of folklore, fairy tales, and mythical creatures. The book explores themes of love, transformation, and the collision of the commonplace with the fantastic, set in the enchanting landscapes of England. The writing style is described as lyrical, engaging, and seamlessly blending various story elements to create a captivating and immersive reading experience.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of abduction, the presence of a vampire, and potential trauma related to emotional and physical danger.
Has Romance?
There is a medium level of romance in Drowned Country, with complicated relationships influencing character motivations.
From The Publisher:
From Astounding and Crawford Award Finalist Emily Tesh
A Buzzfeed Summer 2020 Must-Read
A Book Riot Must-Read Fantasy of 2020
The conclusion to the World Fantasy Award-winning Greenhollow Duology
Drowned Country is the stunning sequel to Silver in the Wood, Emily Tesh's lush, folkloric debut. This second volume of the Greenhollow duology once again invites readers to lose themselves in the story of Henry and Tobias, and the magic of a myth they've always known.
Even the Wild Man of Greenhollow can't ignore a summons from his mother, when that mother is the indomitable Adela Silver, practical folklorist. Henry Silver does not relish what he'll find in the grimy seaside town of Rothport, where once the ancient wood extended before it was drowned beneath the sea-a missing girl, a monster on the loose, or, worst of all, Tobias Finch, who loves him.
Praise for Silver in the Wood
"Exquisitely crafted. . . . This fresh, evocative short novel heralds a welcome new voice in fantasy."-Publishers Weekly
"Find a quiet place in a nearby wood, listen to the trees whisper, and thank the old gods and new for this beautiful little book, of which I intend to get lost in again and again."-Book Riot
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1 comment(s)
It's a cute novella with some surprising moments.
I don't think I remember the previous book as well as I thought. I mean, I remembered what happened with Silver, but I didn't remember exactly what happened in his relationship with Tobias. Therefore, I have a vague feel that this short story is not a continuation of the events in the previous book, but is positioned somewhere near the end, before the final scenes. But I'm not completely sure if it's true.
Anyway, it's nice to see Silver and Tobias again. Though I'd definitely rather see them work together than when they don't get along at all. As for that, I was not satisfied.
The plot is quite interesting. The world we saw in the previous book is expanded with new elements. The ending of the story is also interesting, although everything may be a bit too fast and too simple, considering all the tragic events that led to the current situation.
I rarely mention book covers, but this time I have to, because it was the beautiful cover of the first book that made me start reading the story of Silver and Tobias. If at all possible, the cover is even prettier this time. Well done.
About the Author:
EMILY TESH, a two-time Astounding Award finalist, is the author of the World Fantasy Award-winning Greenhollow Duology, which begins with the novella Silver in the Wood and concludes with Drowned Country.
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