The Drowned Woods

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What to expect

Finalist for the 2023 AUDIE AWARDS® for Young Adult

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.

(P) 2022 Hachette Audio

Critics Review

  • 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

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