The Drowned Woods by Emily Lloyd-Jones - ISBN: 9781399703949
Hardcover
Welsh magic, dark secrets, and a chance to topple a kingdom.

The Drowned Woods

The Sunday Times bestselling and darkly gripping YA fantasy heist novel

$51.82

  • Hardcover

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    26 December 2022

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Summary

WINNER OF THE 2023 TIR NA N-OG AWARD

The right cause can topple a kingdom …

Once upon a time, the kingdoms of Wales were rife with magic and conflict - and eighteen-year-old Mererid ‘Mer’ is well-acquainted with both. As the last living water diviner, she can manipulate water with magic - a unique elemental power many would kill to possess.

For years, Mer has been running from the prince who bound her into his service - and forced her to kill …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781399703949
ISBN-10:1399703943
Author:Emily Lloyd-Jones
Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton
Imprint:Hodderscape
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:352
Release Date:26 December 2022
Weight:560g
Dimensions:236mm x 160mm x 34mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Lloyd-Jones weaves a wondrous tale, one that feels timeless and divine

Lloyd-Jones weaves a wondrous tale, one that feels timeless and divine * BuzzFeed *There’s magic, faeries, a heist plot, a warmongering ruler to destabilise and so much more to enjoy over the course of this fantasy adventure * Culturefly *Infused with Welsh folklore and mythology, this beautifully written, otherworldly, stand-alone fantasy packs a punch as it examines topics relating to power, agency, and accountability … A gorgeous, intricate fantasy * Kirkus *Tense romantic entanglements, intricate lore, and Trefor’s well-timed comic relief elevate this moody, ethereal read * Publishers Weekly *This adventurous quest and its unlikely crew will provide an enjoyable escape for readers of all types of fantasy novels * School Library Journal *A gripping story * ParSec *For fans of Little Thieves and Six of Crows I would strongly recommend this addictive fantasy that I’m still thinking about long after closing the book * My London *

About The Author

Emily Lloyd-Jones

Emily Lloyd-Jones grew up on a vineyard in rural Oregon, where she played in evergreen forests and learned to fear sheep. She has a BA in English from Western Oregon University and an MA in Publishing from Rosemont College. She currently resides in Northern California, where she enjoys wandering in redwood forests. Her young adult novels include Illusive, Deceptive, The Hearts We Sold, The Bone Houses, and the forthcoming The Drowned Woods. Her debut middle grade, Unseen Magic, will release in 2022.

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