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Publisher's summary
After the Forest is a dark and enchanting fantasy debut from Kell Woods that explores the repercussions of a childhood filled with magic and a young woman contending with the truth of “happily ever after.”
Ginger. Honey. Cinnamon. Flour.
Twenty years after the witch in the gingerbread house, Greta and Hans are struggling to get by. Their mother and stepmother are long dead, Hans is deeply in debt from gambling, and the countryside lies in ruin, its people starving in the aftermath of a brutal war.
Greta has a secret, though: the witch's grimoire, secreted away and whispering in Greta's ear for the past two decades, and the recipe inside that makes the best gingerbread you've ever tasted. As long as she can bake, Greta can keep her small family afloat.
But in a village full of superstition, Greta and her mysteriously addictive gingerbread, not to mention the rumors about her childhood misadventures, is a source of gossip and suspicion.
And now, dark magic is returning to the woods and Greta's magic—magic she is still trying to understand—may be the only thing that can save her. If it doesn't kill her first.
A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books.
Critic reviews
"This wonderful, well-woven story is so rich and affecting you can't help but savour every single sentence. With characters that leap off the page, worldbuilding that immerses you completely, and a perfectly paced plot, Woods's clever retelling of the popular Hansel and Gretel fairy tale succeeds in giving us something novel and authentic."—T.L. Huchu, USA Today bestselling author of The Library of the Dead
“A dark and wondrous tale. Utterly enchanting.”—Kate Forsyth, bestselling author of The Crimson Thread
“This is utterly captivating novel blends folklore and European history with themes of family discord, trauma and self-discovery. . . Dark as molasses and dripping with witchcraft, love and magic gingerbread, After the Forest is the fairytale retelling of the year.”—Lauren Chater, bestselling author of The Winter Dress
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When the Queen of the Sefarad orders all Jews to convert, or be exiled with nothing. Toba, Naftaly, and thousands of others are forced to flee their homes. Toba, accidentally separated from their caravan of refugees, stumbles through a strange pomegranate grove into the magical realm of the Maziks: mythical, terrible beings with immense power. There, she discovers latent abilities that put her in the crosshairs of bloodthirsty immortals, but may be key to her survival.
By: Ariel Kaplan
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The Thing in the Snow
- A Novel
- By: Sean Adams
- Narrated by: Graham Halstead
- Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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A mysterious object has appeared out in the snow. Gibbs and Cline are mesmerized. They can’t discern its exact shape and color, nor if it’s moving or fixed in place. But it is there. Isn’t it? Whatever it might be, Hart thinks the thing in the snow is an unwelcome distraction, and probably a huge waste of time. Though, come to think of it, time itself has been a bit wonky lately. Weekends pass in a blur, and he can hardly tell day from night. Gravity seems less-than-reliable. The lights have been flickering weirdly, and he feels an odd thrumming sensation in his beard.
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Not for all tastes. Franz Kafka meets Monty Python
- By John on 01-11-23
By: Sean Adams
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The Sun and the Void
- By: Gabriela Romero Lacruz
- Narrated by: Natalia Castellanos
- Length: 16 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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When Reina arrives at Aguila Manor, her heart stolen from her chest, she’s on the verge of death—until her estranged grandmother, a dark sorceress in the Don’s employ, intervenes. Indebted to a woman she never knew, and smitten with the upper-caste daughter of the house, Celeste, Reina will do anything to earn–and keep–the family’s favor. Even the bidding of the ancient god who speaks to her from the Manor’s foundations. To save the woman she loves, Reina will have to defy the gods themselves, and become something she never could have imagined.
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Gorgeous Venezuelan Fantasy
- By Keitaris G. on 12-09-23
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The Warden
- A Novel
- By: Daniel M. Ford
- Narrated by: Lindsey Dorcus
- Length: 13 hrs and 33 mins
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There was a plan. She had the money, the connections, even the brains. It was simple: become one of the only female necromancers, pass as many certifications as she could, get a post near the capital, then… profit. The funny thing about plans is that they are seldom under your control. Now Aelis, a daughter of a noble house and a trained Magister of the Lyceum, finds herself in the far-removed village of Lone Pine. Mending fences and delivering baby goats, serving people who want nothing to do with her. B
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Cozy fantasy but make it darker
- By Anonymous User on 04-28-23
By: Daniel M. Ford
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Where Peace Is Lost
- A Novel
- By: Valerie Valdes
- Narrated by: Rebecca Mozo
- Length: 11 hrs and 36 mins
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Five years ago, Kelana Gardavros lost everything in the war against the Pale empire. Now Kel Garda is just another refugee living on the edge of an isolated star system. No one knows she was once a member of an Order whose military arm was disbanded and scattered across the galaxy. And no one knows that if her enemies found her, they might destroy the entire world to get rid of her. Kel’s past intrudes in the form of a long-dormant Pale war machine, suddenly reactivated. If the massive automaton isn’t stopped, at best it will carve a swath of devastation that displaces thousands of people.
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perfect!
- By Lisa on 11-25-23
By: Valerie Valdes
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Him
- By: Geoff Ryman
- Narrated by: Geoff Ryman
- Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins
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In the village of Nazareth, virgin Maryam and the wife of Yosef barLevi gives birth to a miracle: a little girl. She is named Avigayil, after her grandmother. But as Avigayil grows, it’s clear she believes that she is destined to be someone greater than just the daughter of Maryam. From leading a gang of village boys to challenging the priests in the temple, Avigayil is determined to find her way as Yeshu, a man. Yeshu can work miracles. He can see futures. He can speak for God.
By: Geoff Ryman
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Extended Stay
- By: Juan Martinez
- Narrated by: Lee Osorio
- Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins
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After his parents are killed in a horrific roadside execution, Alvaro flees his home in Colombia and finds work as a line cook at the seedy hotel. Together with his sister, Carmen, he begins to make a new life in the desert, earning a promotion to management along with an irresistible offer to stay at the hotel rent-free. But as beloved photographs go missing and grotesque strangers wander the corridors, the promise of the Alicia decays into nightmare.
By: Juan Martinez
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The Circumference of the World
- By: Lavie Tidhar
- Narrated by: Maxwell Caulfield, Justine Eyre, Stefan Rudnicki
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
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Caught between realities, a mathematician, a book dealer, and a mobster desperately seek a notorious book that disappears upon being read. Only the author, a rakish sci-fi writer, knows whether his popular novel is truthful or a hoax. In a story that is cosmic, inventive, and sly, multi-award-winning author Lavie Tidhar (Central Station) travels from the emergence of life to the very ends of the universe.
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Quest for a mythical pulp novel
- By Michael G Kurilla on 12-11-23
By: Lavie Tidhar
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Wild Is the Witch
- By: Rachel Griffin
- Narrated by: Laura Knight Keating
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
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Iris concocts the perfect curse for Pike: one that will turn him into a witch. But just as she’s about to dispel it, a bird swoops down and steals the curse before flying away. If the bird dies, the curse will be unleashed—and the bird is a powerful amplifier, and unleashing the curse would turn not just Pike, but everyone in the region, into a witch. New witches have no idea how to control their magic and the consequences would be dire.
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So good!
- By Sarah Jones on 08-08-22
By: Rachel Griffin
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A Study in Drowning
- By: Ava Reid
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
- Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins
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Effy Sayre has always believed in fairy tales. Haunted by visions of the Fairy King since childhood, she’s had no choice. Her tattered copy of Angharad—Emrys Myrddin’s epic about a mortal girl who falls in love with the Fairy King, then destroys him—is the only thing keeping her afloat. So when Myrddin’s family announces a contest to redesign the late author’s estate, Effy feels certain it’s her destiny. But musty, decrepit Hiraeth Manor is an impossible task, and its residents are far from welcoming.
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A thrilling joy from start to finish
- By Michael J. Anderson on 09-28-23
By: Ava Reid
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Starling House
- A Reese's Book Club Pick
- By: Alix E. Harrow
- Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
- Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins
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Opal is a lot of things—orphan, high school dropout, full-time cynic and part-time cashier—but above all, she's a determined to find a better life for her younger brother Jasper. One that gets them out of Eden, Kentucky, a town remarkable for only two things: bad luck and E. Starling, the reclusive nineteenth century author of The Underland, who disappeared over a hundred years ago. All she left behind were dark rumors—and her home. Everyone agrees that it’s best to ignore the uncanny mansion and its misanthropic heir, Arthur. Almost everyone, anyway.
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A great spooky atmosphere captured well in audio
- By downtown on 10-09-23
By: Alix E. Harrow
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Before the Devil Knows You're Here
- By: Autumn Krause
- Narrated by: Shawn K. Jain, Victoria Villarreal
- Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
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1836, Wisconsin. Catalina lives with her pa and brother in a ramshackle cabin on the edge of the wilderness. Harsh winters have brought the family to the brink of starvation, and Catalina has replaced her poet's soul with an unyielding determination to keep Pa and her brother alive. When a sudden illness claims Pa, a strange man appears—a man covered in bark, leaves growing from his head, and sap dripping from his eyes.
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Johnny Appleseed Dark Retailing!
- By Mrs Mandy Reads on 02-28-24
By: Autumn Krause
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The City of Stardust
- By: Georgia Summers
- Narrated by: Kitty Parker
- Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins
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For centuries, generations of Everlys have seen their brightest and best disappear, taken as punishment for a crime no one remembers, for a purpose no one understands. Their tormentor, a woman named Penelope, never ages, never grows sick–and never forgives a debt. Violet Everly was just a child when her mother Marianne vanished on a stormy night, determined to break the curse. And when Penelope cannot find her, she issues an ultimatum: Violet has ten years to find Marianne, or she will take her place.
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The synopsis was a better book...
- By Twilight Overhiser on 02-27-24
By: Georgia Summers
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Voyage of the Damned
- By: Frances White
- Narrated by: Nathan Foad
- Length: 12 hrs
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For a thousand years, Concordia has maintained peace between its provinces. To mark this incredible feat, the emperor’s ship embarks upon a twelve-day voyage to the sacred Goddess’s Mountain. Aboard are the twelve heirs of the provinces of Concordia, each graced with a unique and secret magical ability known as a Blessing. All except one: Ganymedes Piscero—class clown, slacker and all-around disappointment.
By: Frances White
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- Jan
- 02-01-24
Dark and Enchanting
I really liked this retelling. The characters had so much depth and I felt like I really got to know this side of Hans and Gretel. The story was really well paced. Some parts were a little dry but the cast of characters really kept me into it. Once the plot started going and you get to the climax it was really something else. An enjoyable read.
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- Brazilla A. Leonard
- 11-07-23
Fantastic!
This was everything I look for in a book. The writing was well thought out, kept my interest and the characters had depth and you cared about them. The narrator did such a good job as well. Honestly, this was one of those books you hate to finish. I will look for more from this author.
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- DS
- 03-10-24
A fair stand alone for your library
It took me a while to finish this book but I’m glad I did. There was a nice fantasy plot twist that made it a lot more interesting. The ending was also fairly satisfying, even if it was not the happiest ever after.
Sometimes, I had to re-listen to certain sections because the scene, or settings, changed suddenly, either due to progression, a flash back, or magical circumstances, with little notice.
Add this to your shelf.
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- unco
- 04-17-24
Absolutely Fabulous
Everything I loved about Fairy Tales as a child is enhanced and refashioned for a more grown up audience. I grew up on fairy tales and see no reason I should stop reading them especially when they are this entertaining. Kell Woods is an author to follow, I know I will be. The story had a mixture intrigue and and surprise. The characters were wonderfully vivid. Hans was definitely a three dimensional character that had me feeling both love and disgust.
This is not the first time I have encountered Esther Wane. Her ability to vocalize characters with such nuance is amazing. She helped bring the book to life.
I love finding new authors. I cannot wait to read whatever Kell Woods writes next.
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- Melanie
- 12-27-23
Narration Suffered From Poor Writing
Honestly, this one was a letdown. I might have liked the narration more if the book was better, so it’s not their fault. 😕
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