Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine.
This week’s Can’t-Wait offering – The Green Man’s Silence – Book 3 of The Green Man series by Juliet E. McKenna – release date 2nd September 2020
#urban fantasy #fae #English folklore #troubled hero
BLURB: Daniel Mackmain has always been a loner. As a dryad’s son, he can see the supernatural alongside everyday reality, and that’s not something he can easily share. Perhaps visiting East Anglia to stay with Finele Wicken and her family will be different. They have their own ties to the uncanny.
But something is amiss in the depths of the Fens. Creatures Dan has never encountered outside folk tales are growing uneasy, even hostile. He soon learns they have good reason. Can he help them before they retaliate and disaster strikes the unsuspecting locals? Can the Green Man help Dan in a landscape dominated by water for centuries, where the oaks were cut down aeons ago?
A modern fantasy rooted in the ancient myths and folklore of the British Isles.
I am sooo excited about this one, which we have pre-ordered, as I’ve LOVED the first two books in this series. See my reviews of The Green Man’s Heir and The Green Man’s Foe. That said – McKenna has devised the series so each one can be read as a standalone, to the extent that neither Amazon or Goodreads mention the previous two books.
What sets it apart is the urban fantasy vibe – Daniel is half-dryad and not at all in touch with his mother’s heritage, but also has to deal with some of the consequences of being half-fae nonetheless – mixed with English folklore. It’s a very rich seam that McKenna uses to give this series a unique feel that produced a massive book hangover each time I’d finished the previous two books. So I’m looking forward to this one with HUGE anticipation! And while the cover is awesome, I think it parks the book in the horror genre – and it absolutely isn’t.
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I must check out this series! I hope you love this third book as much as the first two😁
I hope so, too, Tammy:))
I read the first book in this series a couple of years ago and really liked it. I’ll have to get the next two! You always have the best books, Sarah!
Thank you, Jan:)). Glad you enjoyed The Green Man’s Heir – and fingers crossed that we both enjoy The Green Man’s Silence as much!
I haven’t read this series. It sounds intriguing.
I’m bouncing up and down happy that another book is imminent in this series:))
I love that creepy cover, Sarah! This sounds exciting and I hope you enjoy it!
This should be one of my reading highlights of the year, if it is as good as the other two books:))
I love the sound of this one! I hadn’t even heard of this series before 😀
It’s a real gem – very Brit in the writing and humour, but that is part of the charm, as the books are steeped in our culture and isn’t afraid of also looking at some of the current faultlines, without moralising or being preachy. I’m a fan of McKenna’s writing, anyway – she’s a talented author and a gifted speaker.
Even better! I look forward to reading them 😀
That would be wonderful – I’d love to get your take on them:))
I’ve just bought the first two in the series! Very excited to read them! 😀
Yippee! I look forward to hearing your thoughts, Proxy:))
Oh wow, I am fascinated by the concept. The cover is disturbing too, but well-crafted, I have to say!
It’s based on some of the old depictions of the Green Man, who is a major fae character in a lot of the stories and folklore tales, especially in wooded areas scattered across England. There are (or were, before swathes began closing down) lots of pubs called The Green Man throughout England…
Wow, that cover – and this does sound great. I look forward to your review and hope this third offering lives up to your expectations.
Lynn 😀
Oh, so do I! While I’m aware I’m building this one up hugely – I’m very, very excited about reading it:)
I think you’re right that the cover has the feel of horror. I love urban fantasy. I’ll have to look into these books. Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome, Laura – I hope you manage to squeeze these books into your reading schedule, as I’d love to know what you think of them:)