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Some of the titles I’m most excited about:
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I’m a seriously picky romance reader, but Abby’s blend of sweetness and substance never ceases to amaze me and Yours Truly was no exception 🤎 Just like her previous novels, this one made me cry my eyes out as I saw bits and pieces of myself in each of the characters 🥹 It was just SO GOOD, y’all, and you can find the full review on my blog! 🫶🏼

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Books, Reviews · August 12, 2022

Book Review: The Drowned Woods by Emily Lloyd-Jones

A huge thank-you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced reader copy of The Drowned Woods by Emily Lloyd-Jones.

The Drowned Woods by Emily Lloyd-Jones is the most unique fantasy heist book you will ever read! This story has found family, a strong female lead, and a magic-sniffing corgi. What more could you possibly need?

Some time at the beginning of 2022, a friend of mine suggested that I read The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones. Now, this is a friend whose book recommendations I have come to trust wholeheartedly. So naturally, I knew I would enjoy the novel thoroughly when it came time to pick it up from the library and read it. What I didn’t expect was to love it quite as much as I did! It blew me away and I knew at that moment that I had to get my hands on whatever the author wrote next.

Lucky for me, “whatever the author wrote next” happened to be released within the same year. I immediately requested an ARC and the moment I was approved, I gobbled it up. Similar to The Bone Houses, The Drowned Woods is a very quick and easy read, and I wound up completing it in just over 24 hours. It’s the absolute perfect book to binge over a rainy weekend or read on a road trip. I had a hard time putting it down!

If you’re looking for a fantasy novel that stands out among the rest – something that leaves its mark and has you thinking about it long after you’ve finished – you’ll want to pick up The Drowned Woods! The release date for this book is August 16, 2022. Keep on reading for my full review.


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Synopsis:

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. She is the last living water diviner and has spent years running from the prince who bound her into his service. Under the prince’s orders, she located the wells of his enemies, and he poisoned them without her knowledge, causing hundreds of deaths. After discovering what he had done, Mer went to great lengths to disappear from his reach. Then Mer’s old handler returns with a proposition: use her powers to bring down the very prince that abused them both.

The best way to do that is to destroy the magical well that keeps the prince’s lands safe. With a motley crew of allies, including a fae-cursed young man, the lady of thieves, and a corgi that may or may not be a spy, Mer may finally be able to steal precious freedom and peace for herself. After all, a person with a knife is one thing…but a person with a cause can topple kingdoms.

The Drowned Woods — set in the same world as The Bone Houses but with a whole new, unforgettable cast of characters — is part heist novel, part dark fairy tale.

Content Warnings: (major) Torture, Death, and Murder, (moderate) Vomit and Violence, (minor) Suicidal thoughts

I just had quite a laugh at myself when I opened up my Kindle to see what I highlighted while reading The Drowned Woods. Ya girl really went and highlighted over forty times throughout the story (and let’s be real, half of these highlights were about the corgi).

After reading The Bone Houses, I knew I wanted to pick up absolutely anything Emily Lloyd-Jones wrote. I love the atmospheric writing, the little bit of spookiness, the cozy vibes, and the way the characters just feel so real. That last bit was certainly the case in The Drowned Woods. I felt so connected to this cast of characters that if you’d tapped me while reading, I would’ve been convinced it was Fane or Mer at my shoulder.

While I was aware that the two books took place in the same world, I wasn’t expecting to see so many familiar terms and elements and it was such a great surprise as I read. The ending of this one was the absolute best part for me, leaving me actually gasping with excitement about the way things connected. The epilogue was also written in the same format as The Bone Houses, which was just so much fun. It was a nice little gift to the “dedicated” reader and it tied the two together so beautifully.

Some may make the case that the protagonist of this book is Mer. However, I’d make the case that there is no true “main character.” It follows a group of characters that almost all hold equal importance to the story. There are a few “honorable mentions” of sorts, and Trefor (the corgi who, in my opinion, was the best character in the book), but for the most part, each person contributes the same amount to the plot.

The plot – oh, the plot. If you’re of the frame of mind that thinks “if you’ve read one heist book, you’ve read them all,” you are wrong. This heist book is unlike any other. It takes you for a wild ride. It makes you think you know what’s coming and then surprises the heck out of you. It makes you love morally gray characters. It will have you sneezing like Trefor at all of the magic. It’s incredible.

This book is such a quick and easy read, but it won’t quickly or easily leave your mind. I read it in just over a day and enjoyed every second of it. I honestly didn’t want it to end. Let it be known that Emily’s books are the epitome of comfort-reads! I could pick them up again and again and find something new every time.


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  1. Jodie says

    August 12, 2022 at 8:54 AM

    I’m glad that you enjoyed this book and I appreciate your wonderful review. The content warnings are very helpful to me.

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  2. K.J. Haakenson says

    August 12, 2022 at 12:30 PM

    This sounds AMAZING!! I adore fantasy and heist stories but I haven’t found many recs for both except for Six of Crows haha! I will definitely be checking this one out 😀 Would you recommended reading The Bone Houses first?

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      August 12, 2022 at 4:14 PM

      I think that you’ll love it! There were definitely elements that reminded me of SoC, though this one is much heavier on the magic element, which is really cool. I don’t think it’s necessarily a must to read The Bone Houses first, but I highly recommend it because it makes the little easter eggs in this one so much more fun and you’ll already be familiar with the land and magic system!

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  3. Wendy says

    August 13, 2022 at 9:30 PM

    I’ve heard good things about this book, I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

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My favorite fictional character of all time is Genya Safin from the Grishaverse 🤍 This badass Tailor has a taste for the finer things and would absolutely drink a deliciously dark roast with notes of cherry, walnut, and rich chocolate 🤤 I think she would enjoy a café au lait -- drip coffee with steamed milk -- that David prepared for her in a drip coffee contraption of his own making 🫶🏼
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Did I go way too in-depth on this just because I love these characters and coffee a little too much? 🙈 Maybe I did, but it was fun 🤷🏻‍♀️
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How do YOU take your coffee? 🤎
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What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️ It What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️

It was absolutely wonderful to end 2022 with Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez 😍 I don’t like to pick favorites when it comes to my top authors, but this adorable fake dating romance may very well be my favorite book by her! 🙌🏼

I’m a seriously picky romance reader, but Abby’s blend of sweetness and substance never ceases to amaze me and Yours Truly was no exception 🤎 Just like her previous novels, this one made me cry my eyes out as I saw bits and pieces of myself in each of the characters 🥹 It was just SO GOOD, y’all, and you can find the full review on my blog! 🫶🏼

Are you planning to pick up Yours Truly when it comes out in April? 📖 Have you read any of Abby’s other phenomenal romance novels? 🥰

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What was the last book you read in one sitting? 🐒

Honestly, it’s not very often that I finish a book in one day - either because I find myself too busy or I just can’t concentrate for such a long period of time 😅

BUT every once in a while, I have a weekend day where I can just fully sink into a story and enjoy it from start to finish without distractions 📖 That’s what I did with BEACH READ last Sunday and it was wonderful 🥰 I read it when it first came out, but this time, I really got to enjoy it in a new way - and I couldn’t put it down! 🙈 

If only I could have more days like that 😂 Have you read Beach Read or anything else by Emily Henry? ☀️

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Why did you join bookstagram? 📖 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Why did you join bookstagram? 📖
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Today is my third bookstaversary, friends! 🤎 I can't begin to express how thankful I am for this wonderful community and how it has impacted my life over the last three years 🥹
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As many of you know, I was a full-time fashion blogger for over five years and somewhere along the line, I found that I just didn't love it anymore 🤷🏻‍♀️ I wanted to find somewhere I could truly be myself and spend more time talking about fantasy novels, crisp autumn mornings, a great cup of coffee, and how to achieve the ultimate cozy lifestyle ☕️
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I joined bookstagram in 2020, thinking it would just be a fun little hobby to have on the side while I continued my fashionista hustle... and a year later, I rebranded EVERYTHING to The Espresso Edition 🙌🏼 I've made talking about books and coziness my full-time gig and I couldn't be happier about it 😍
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Thank you all for welcoming me to this wild and wonderful corner of the internet 🙈 Cheers to tons more bookish goodness! 📚
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How long have you been on bookstagram? 📱
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Would you take the protagonist of your current rea Would you take the protagonist of your current read for a cup of coffee? ☕️
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There have been quite a few characters I've read about this month who I'd love to sit down and chat with over a hot bev 🥰
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However, from my current reads, I would NOT take anyone from Jade Legacy (because you never know who might end up unaliving), I'd definitely take both Kell and Lila from A Darker Shade of Magic, I'm not entirely sure I'd enjoy coffee with Katniss from The Hunger Games (since she's not the most exciting conversationalist), but I'd absolutely love chatting it up with Alina from Shadow and Bone! 🙌🏼
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Have you read any of the books I'm currently reading? 📚
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What is a spin-off series that you prefer over the What is a spin-off series that you prefer over the originals? 📚

This past year, I either began or finished a few spin-off series that I found myself enjoying even more than their predecessors 🙈 The Dreamer Trilogy (the first of which is featured here) BLEW ME AWAY even though I just *sorta-kinda* liked The Raven Cycle 😱 But there I was, sobbing my eyes out at the end of Greywaren 😭 So freaking good! 🙌🏼

Typically I’m all about the OG series (like Shadow and Bone), but every once in a while, there’s a really great spin-off or continuation that I wind up just loving! 🤩 I’m excited to discover even more this year 🗓️

Have you read The Dreamer Trilogy yet? 💭

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What are some of your favorite stand-alone fantasy What are some of your favorite stand-alone fantasy books? ⚔️
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Crazy enough, my very favorite book of all time is a stand-alone fantasy 😱 If you don't listen to a single other book recommendation I have this year, that's fine, but *please* read Into the Heartless Wood by Joanna Ruth Meyer 🌲 It is absolute perfection! 🤌🏼
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Some of my other favorite stand-alone fantasy books:
🌿 THE NATURE OF WITCHES
✨ THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE
🗝 THE STARLESS SEA (on audiobook)
💀 THE BONE HOUSES
🌙 WINTERWOOD
💔 HEARTLESS
🦉 WILD IS THE WITCH
🕯️ GALLANT
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Have you read any of these books? 📖 
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