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The Drowned Woods

The Sunday Times bestselling and darkly gripping YA fantasy heist novel
By Emily Lloyd-Jones
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The Drowned Woods by Emily Lloyd-Jones is a young adult fantasy novel set in a Welsh-inspired kingdom filled with magic and danger. The story follows Mererid, a unique water diviner, who teams up with a group of outcasts, including a former prince and a mysterious corgi, for a mission involving treachery and revenge. Together, they confront old powers and hidden secrets, weaving a tale of magic, survival, and fate.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a mix of Welsh mythology, adventure, and heist capers combined with a young adult fantasy flair. With its engaging characters and intriguing plot twists, it offers an exciting journey through a richly detailed world where magic and peril intersect.

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The Drowned Woods

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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 thousands with her magic. Now, all Mer truly wants is a safe, quiet life, far from power and politics.

But then Mer's old handler—the king's spymaster—returns with a proposition: use her powers to bring down the very prince that abused them both.

Part heist novel, part dark fairy tale, and rich with Welsh legends, The Drowned Woods is an ethereal fantasy, perfect for fans of Kristin Cashore and Maria V. Snyder.

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The Drowned Woods by Emily Lloyd-Jones is praised for its timeless and divine narrative, blending magic and Welsh mythology into a gripping fantasy adventure. Critics highlight its intricate plot involving a heist and its examination of themes like power and accountability. The story's engaging characters, romantic elements, and well-placed comic relief contribute to a moody yet ethereal reading experience, appealing to a wide range of fantasy enthusiasts.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399703956

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 352

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Emily Lloyd-Jones Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

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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