The Drowned Woods (Exclusive OwlCrate Edition)

Steeped in Welsh folklore, The Drowned Woods is a lush and haunting heist novel that deserves a spot on your TBR list. Get ready to be pulled under by this magical, ethereal story just as we did!

About:
In a land of magic and conflict, eighteen-year-old Mererid "Mer," the last living water diviner, has spent years fleeing the prince who exploited her powers to poison his enemies' wells. Discovering the devastation he caused, Mer vanished to escape his reach. When her former handler proposes a plan to overthrow the prince, Mer joins a diverse group of allies, including a fae-cursed young man, a lady thief, and a possibly spy corgi, to destroy the magical well that safeguards the prince’s lands. Set in the same world as The Bone Houses, The Drowned Woods is a captivating heist novel and dark fairy tale about reclaiming freedom and toppling tyrants.

🏆 Awards & Recognition:
#3 Sunday Times Bestseller
Indie Bestseller 
Junior Library Guild Gold StandardSelection
Indie Next Pick

This edition features: 

• Exclusive cover
• Signed by Emily Lloyd-Jones
  
• Reversible dust jacket artwork by Gabriella Bujdosó
• Exclusive foil designs on the hardcover case designed by Tes Medovich
• Exclusive end pages artwork by @niru.sky

Photo by: @a.o.tales (from Instagram) and Babs Books

Praise for The Drowned Woods:

"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, Starred Review

"Tense romantic entanglements, intricate lore, and Trefor’s well-timed comic relief elevate this moody, ethereal read."— Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"This adventurous quest and its unlikely crew will provide an enjoyable escape for readers of all types of fantasy novels."— School Library Journal