Welsh legends? I'm in! This book is INCREDIBLE! Filled with magic and power, twists and love, it's so good and intriguing

Initially diving into this book with reserved expectations, I was pleasantly taken aback by the sheer depth of adventure it offered. The storytelling prowess within these pages was truly exceptional, captivating me as the layers of the narrative unfolded gradually. Laden with intricate political schemes, the book emanated a vibe reminiscent of the grandeur found in 'Throne of Glass' and the immersive world-building akin to 'Lord of the Rings'. If these are stories that resonate with you, this book is a must-read. I'd comfortably rate it 3.75 stars, acknowledging its engaging narrative and its echoes of beloved fantasy classics.

Unfortunately I could not get into this book, even after a few attempts to read it. I think the writing style is not for me.

Ich habe das Buch angefangen und bis zur Hälfte gelesen. Seitdem liegt es auf meinem Bücherregal. Ich weiß nicht warum, aber es motiviert mich nicht wieterzulesen. Es ist spannend die Charaktere sind super, es ist gut geschrieben, aber es passt wohl einfach nicht zu mir.

Full review was delayed due to reviewer illness. I'll need to re-read the book to provide a full review, but star rating is accurate.

I don't remember ever reading a book based on a Welsh legend before, but I really enjoyed it. I loved the Emily built her world as well as the characters within it. The magic system was interesting, and I loved the element aspect of it.

Will definitely be reading more from Emily Llyod-Jones in the future!

A really enjoyable read from start to finish. No 'babbling', straight to the point. Would read again

Thank you for my eARC of this book! Firstly I love the setting, and found it really refreshing., the book was engaging and well paced too., I look forward to more from this author!

I really don't know why I waited with reading this for so long! It's such a good story, it's part heist, which I instantly loved. I've actually been looking for more and more heist novels after reading Sixof Crows.

This book was nicely paced, I don't lik ebooks where the story drags on and on, so this was a good change of pace so to say. And the most important part of starting a new book for me: the worldbuilding. If there's no worldbiulding, and the story doesn't make it right, I'm done. But this was done right from the start!

And can I say how happy I am that this book has a good ending, I'm not going to disclose anything, but definitely read this after The Bone Houses, just.. you'll be happy!

This was my first Emily Lloyd-Jones book and will not be my last! This was such a solid read and I really liked the premise of it all!

I really liked our main characters Mer and Fane! They were amazing and I loved getting to learn about each of their pasts and what lead them to where they are now. However, whilst those two were amazing the show was stolen by Trefor, a corgi companion who quickly stole my heart.

The magical element of this book was so intriguing and I really loved the idea of it all and felt that it was really well executed! I also liked that this one wrapped up nicely and I wasn't left with a million questions!

A great standalone ya fantasy that I recommend picking up!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Heist novel set in a fantasy world? It had me clicking on request immediately because I love this premise so very much. This read so much like a fairy tale and I loved that. The characters were really compelling and the writing was absolutely beautiful. I love this book so much and it gets extra points for being a stand-alone too!

I read this about 6 months ago and unfortuantely totally forgot to post a review - this was part of my problem with this book. Although I enjoyed a Welsh folkloric setting, whole swathes of this book felt fairly unforgettable, as did the characters. It felt as though they were being dragged through a (fairly unbelievable) plot without a huge amount of agency, or much else to set this apart from other books in the genre.
Totally fine as a stor, but didn't offer me much else.

I am fairly new to Emily Lloyd -jones books and I must say that the Drowned woods really makes me want to explore more of her writing! This book was not what I was expecting it to be, Just wow!!

From the welsh mythology, the storytelling, the heist to the world building and the enchanting folklore-eske, the drowned woods keeps you hooked.

Thank you netgalley and publishers for allowing me to have this e-are.

I also have this book as an Illumicrate exclusive and I love it!
It is such a good story! Emily Lloyd-Jones writes magically

LOVED this book, the ending had me in tears. The heist was phenomenal, and as a standalone, it's perfect for a book club pick at school. The corgie was a favourite! Will keep an eye on the author's next releases.

Loved the book! If I had to describe it in terms of comparisons, I'd say it's The Folk of the Air x Six of Crows. These happen to be two of my favourite series of all time. So of course it'd be my recommendation. There were a lot of twists and turns to keep you guessing and keep you entertained. The romance isn't in the foreground, like in the comps I mentioned before. But it's subtly worked in.

All that said, it was an entertaining read. And who can say no to corgis!

I loved this book and would highly recommend it! It's full of action and takes you on a twisting heist adventure through all kinds of detailed terrain. A 10/10 read.

The book instantly captured my attention with a gripping backstory that had me intrigued and wanting to read more. It made the main character likable and gave you a favourable view of her from the start. It also features a loveable corgi named Trefor, who adds a touch of softness and humour to the story.

I look forward to reading more by Emily Lloyd-Jones. She has a captivating way of writing that really draws readers in and keeps you interested the whole way through. She gives back story to each of her characters in just the right amount, and paints the perfect picture of each setting making it easy to visualise each location and part of the story. It had unsuspecting twists throughout and a great ending. I thoroughly enjoyed The Drowned Woods and will read it again.

Thank you Hodder & Stoughton for the Advance Reading Copy via NetGalley, I loved it and can't wait to recommend this book in-store.

Wonderful book built on Welsh mythology full of water magic, a crew on a heist and a corgi who accompanies them.

While reading this, I felt fully immersed in the story, and I really loved the world the author described. It was developed really good, and everything made sense regarding the magic system or the way the world worked. It truly felt magical. Our crew could not be more on the opposites from each other, but they were able to work together for the most part. The corgi was a nice addition too!

The romance elements were subtle, and weren't the main focus, but they still had their time to shine. I also loved how other platonic relationships were handled and their endings also felt really fitting and appropriate considering the circumstances.

The ending was really fitting and I loved that final chapter, along with a reference to the author's other book. I could see myself reading more from this world, if the author chose to write more stories. I also teared up a bit at the final moments before the end. Would for sure recommend if someone is looking for a magical standalone with inspiration from Welsh folklore!

This was an interesting book, especially knowing the Welsh legend already. I enjoyed it for the most part and liked the settings a lot!

Magic inspired by Welsh mythology; a water diviner, a cursed young man, and a chaotic-good heir on a heist; and a romantic subplot. A slow-paced fantasy that does transport you to a sea and the emotions build up well towards the end. Sadly, the middle dips. Of course, the corgi saves the novel!