Nightshade and Oak
$22.56
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
3 February 2026
Summary
An Iron Age goddess must grapple with becoming human in this delightful historical fantasy of myth and magic from the author of Greenteeth.
Reader reviews: ‘Compelling, and moving’ ????? ‘Beautifully written’ ????? ‘I loved it!’ ????? ‘Full of heart and magic’ ????? ‘Absolutely delightful’ ????? ‘Sharp, witty, funny, tragic and heartfelt’ ????? ‘An exquisitely written novel’?????
When Mallt, the goddess of death, is accidently turned human by a wayward spell, she finds …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780356522630 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0356522636 |
| Author: | Molly O'Neill |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Orbit |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 3 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 220g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 124mm x 24mm |
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Critics Review
O’Neill has delivered yet another excellent story rooted in the folklore of the British isles, this one charged with a slow-burn queer love story and two characters who have to confront their deepest selves to help save the world – BOOKLIST (starred review)
[A] blend of Celtic folklore, humour, drama, love and magic – PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Nightshade and Oak is a fantastic expansion of myth and legend that reinvents a little-known, obscure figure for a new generation – SHELF AWARENESS
I loved every second of this wonderful, delicious book! – Sarah Beth Durst on GREENTEETH
A masterclass in the art of storytelling – Tom Holt on GREENTEETH
A joyful, warm-hearted adventure, riddled with unique characters and poignant friendships, rooted deep in old magic and myth. – H. G. Parry on GREENTEETH
Full of magic, but even more heart – KIRKUS on GREENTEETH
There’s a lot to love here with its themes of myth and history, gods made human, and love shaped by war … I’ll absolutely keep reading whatever Molly O’Neill writes next – BIBLIOSANCTUM
About The Author
Molly O'Neill
Molly O’Neill was born in the UK and moved to Australia in 2019. She works as a geologist, building roads and rail tracks, and she also runs Book Fair Australia, a literature festival in Sydney.
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