Goblins: Book 1
by Melanie Tushmore
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Pub Date Sep 25 2013 | Archive Date Jan 14 2014
Description
In the 17th Century, the ancient sprawl of Epping forest is bursting with magic and those who go unseen by human eyes: the elves who rule the summer court, and the goblins who rule the winter court. It is said that if a human catches the eye of one of the fey, they are either doomed or blessed.
Wulfren & the Warlock
When Wulfren wakes from a strange dream of a human captor with long silver hair, and grey eyes, his brothers tell him they rescued him from a warlock, and take Wulfren back home to the goblin king's palace. But Wulfren isn’t so sure the matter is that simple. Why was he missing so long? What are the strange dreams of the beautiful man with the silver hair? Dalliances with humans are severely frowned upon, especially by Wulfren’s father, but Wulfren is willing to risk the scorn of his family to find the human who haunts his dreams.
Quiller & the Runaway Prince
After a hard winter, Quiller is sent deep into the forest on a family errand, and is surprised when a human stumbles into his path. Quiller swoops in to pester him, perhaps even eat him, but there is something special about the human: his scent is royal, though he protests that he is not, and soon Quiller finds himself agreeing to help the human with his troubles—in exchange for a kiss.
Publisher Note: This novella is 50,000 words in length and contains the first two short stories in the Goblins series (as well as some explicit content).
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| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781620042373 |
| PRICE | $5.99 (USD) |
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Angela O, Bookseller
These are two relatively light fantasy stories, back to back in one volume. The writing style is evocative: with lyrical descriptions and a well conceptualised realm. There is a slight fairy tale air as well, whichi s quite delightful.
Wulfren and the Warlock (2 1/2 stars)
Wulf's compliancy bugged me. His relationship with the warlock came across not so much as romantic, but as a complete loss of his self. Relationships are supposed to be two-way streets - with both parties giving and taking, but from what I could see from Wulfren and Ash, Wulf was giving everything: his identity, his magic, and Ash was giving nothing except a warm bed and sex. I kept expecting there to be some twist where-in it was revealed that Ash had been manipulating him all along and was rather disappointed when this was not the case. His angst, disregard for his family's wishes and general submissive demenour did not sit well with me.
Quiller and the Runaway Prince (4 stars)
I must prefered this story, Quiller had more substance as the protagonist and the plot seemed more purposeful, more driven. The quirkiness of his personality was most appealing, and I rather liked Cashel as well. The relationship developed more naturally in this one, and felt much more two-sided.
Overall, an entertaining few hours passed while I read these tales, and I would be interested in delving in further to Tushmore's goblin realms. Maybe the story of the goblin and the elf?
