At the beginning when we are introduced to Jenny Greenteeth it reminded of Ursula from the Little mermaid with a twist and Temperance had the feels of an innocent but firey witch (misunderstood healer) who seemed to have a beautiful heart but also mouth of a sailor, heart of a lion and a spirit in her to get back to save her family that nobody or more to to the point no evil would stop no matter what it took. Brackus, our little quirky Goblin, reminds me of a mix of having the magic and tricks of Lord of the rings looking more like the Hobbit.

With a mortal human in Temperance also known as the witch, Jenny the water hag and Brackus the Goblin the 3 findthemselves joining forces after Temperance was thrown in to the lake shackled by the village pastor in which Jenny had called home for thousands of years. When Temperance had been spared, she decided she had to get back to her family this is when they seek out Brackus for items to help them. They come accross dark forces and it becomes obvious they cannot walk through these paths and woods alone so Brackus takes to the journey wirh them advising the only way forward is to approach the high faye King Gwin they need more help.
Together they approach seeing all sorts of mythical creatures not all being of good nature, they are having a party dancing and feasting in the courtyard and at first sight they simply look like humans to Jenny but at closer look they are not they are leaving cuts as they hold hands with their long nails without so much as a glance at what is happening to ine another this ia not human behaviour!

Temperance crump the witch with the Goblin Brackus and Jenny the water hag get into to the high faye Court to ask for help of the Lord of the wild hunt Gwin expressing the have seen the Earl King. He refuses to help, but his wife intervenes and suggests he helps, so he gives the 3 in front of him tasks set before the summer solstice in order for them to be allowed his assistance!

His wife thereafter approached the 3 on their quest for the 1st task of the boar advising them on how to manage this as safely as possible, they continue on and return to the Highfaye where the 2nd task set is an iron oar and the king states to his wife do not be offering and help this time, he did allow them some fresh supplies to continue!

Their journey continues with unicorns and more whilst the trio are trying to figure out their great quest to conquer before they go back to the faye Court to see the King with all that had been requested of them before they can get the finality of their end goal combating the Earl King.... Will they succeed?!?! Will Temperance get to her family safe and well?!?! What will be the outcome for Brackus the Goblin and of course our main character Jenny Greenteeth what sacrifices will be made can anyone be saved, will the evil darkness win in this very individual unique tale...?!?! If you want to know then take a read or listen if this is your preference to this and wander on the quest with these three quirky peculiar but absolutely fantastic beings who had the most fantastic relationship in their quest to overcome darkness whatever the cost that is what bound them together...

EXCALIBER SWORD 🗡🙏🏼✨️❤️

As you can probably read from my review which covers some of the main points this is a mythical story of 3 very different beings on a quest who have divinely been brought together to save not only Temperance family but also the soul of Britain which is in a very precarious position from very dark forces.. I didn't want to continue to just review of this happened and that otherwise what would be the point in anyone reading or listening themselves, safe to say I got caught up in the details of this narrative... Details matter in such an intricate detailed story with so much happening from one moment to the next.

If you are a fan of Harry Potter, Lord of The Rings, and such, like you may find, this is something you will enjoy. It is of course slightly different fro those a little more maybe on the edge of Narnia feels but it is such a mix it is really in a league of its own its not really possible to categorise this book very easily!

I enjoyed this as i have great interest in folklore, mythical, witches and historic type eras although for me personally it was just a little too predictable in the storyline of 3 come together go on a quest good fighting evil etc. I didn't feel there was much in this that wasn't predetermined or anything that as a listener, I didn't have some kind of foresight. Albeit of course the different types of creatures etc and the specific writing and creativity is absolutely fantasticly done you really are able to envisage this as you listen to the narration which of course I did not know or have inclination on it was more the story itself felt familiar.

Well narrated, all characters were brought to life individually uniquely in their own way, making this a pleasureable listen. Tones and pitch are perfect that the narrator brought home the times of great importance, bringing the listener into the emotions I sense were hoped would be felt through these words. Great work!

With thanks to Netgalley and Hatchette UK Audio / Little, Brown Audio, for the opportunity to listen to this ELC in return for an open, honest review. Much gratitude and appreciation 🙏🏼

I really enjoyed this story and it's unique perspective of a creature that inhabits a lake and the friends they make. It very much had the feel of a Grimm fairytale, with all kinds of fey creatures. They journey through most of the UK, with beautiful descriptions of it all. Great story and great naration. I very much enjoyed the ending too!

Refreshing read, feels like long winded fairy tale, brimming with folklore references and mythological creatures. All so very native to British isles. While it's very fairy taleish, adventure element is also strong, which keeps you engaged and wanting know what happens next. There's a constant debate to what makes people bad or not. Finding and keeping true friends yet another theme making clear that the book has some strong messages thorought alongside to all the adventures made.

Gushy review incoming!

I requested Greenteeth on NetGalley expecting a little fantasy and some distraction from the real world. I certainly didn’t expect to shed a few tears nor did I expect to have falllen in love with a Lake Monster a Witch and a Hobgoblin by the end.

I was hooked from the first few lines when we meet Jenny Greenteeth doing a little housework in her lake and is distracted by the splash of a human being thrown in, instead of eating her she decides to save her, she soon discovers that Temperance has been accused and tried for witchcraft, The pair enlist the help of Brackis, a travelling salesman and Hobgoblin to source the materials they’ll need to free Temperance from the fate dealt to her. They embark on a truly dangerous yet magical mission together.

What follows is a beautiful tale utterly steeped in folklore from each corner of the U.K. some that I hadn’t even heard of. Most importantly though there’s a great deal of hope, the affirmation of friendships, and the power to overcome.

The writing is beautiful. I was mesmerised.

Catrin Walker-Booth has narrated the story perfectly.

I absolutely adored this, and I really can’t wait to see what comes next from the author. You’ll definitely want this on your 2025 tbr. I’ve actually just noted that the release date is my mammys birthday, so that’s cute 🥰

All the stars 🌟
#Jorecommends

Huge thanks to Hachette UK audio and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this ALC for which all thoughts are my own.