Greenteeth
A monstrously cosy tale of fae, folklore and found family
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Greenteeth
Narrated by:
Catrin Walker-Booth
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Narrated by:
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Catrin Walker-Booth
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Molly O'Neill
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'FULL OF MAGIC BUT EVEN MORE HEART' Kirkus (starred review)
Narrated by a lake-dwelling monster, Greenteeth is an utterly charming tale of fae, folklore and found family, perfect for fans of T. Kingfisher.
Beneath the still surface of a lake lurks a monster with needle sharp teeth. Hungry and ready to pounce . . .
Jenny Greenteeth has never spoken to a human before, but when a witch is thrown into her lake by an angry mob, something makes Jenny decide she's worth saving. Temperance doesn't know why her village has suddenly turned against her, only that it has something to do with the malevolent new pastor. All she wants is to return to her husband and children.
Though they have nothing in common, these two unlikely companions must band together on a magical quest to defeat the evil that threatens Temperance's family, Jenny's lake, and possibly the very soul of Britain.
'Charming, magical and intensely human . . . a masterclass in the art of storytelling'
Tom Holt, author of The Portable Door
'Greenteeth is a delight - a joyful, warm-hearted adventure, riddled with unique characters and poignant friendships, rooted deep in old magic and myth. Jenny's voice will live in your head long after you leave her story behind'
H. G. Parry, author of The Magician's Daughter
Five-star reader reviews:
'What an absolutely magnificent book this was! I may have already found my best book of the year!'
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'An absolute smash of a debut . . . It's fun, it's emotional, it's adorable and it's tense. What. A. Package!'
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'A breathtaking, somewhat cosy, definitely monstrous, heartwarming and adventurous tale that has swept me off my feet'
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'A wonderful cosy fantasy that had me smiling from ear to ear'
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'WOW I was soooo taken aback by how much I absolutely enjoyed this book!!! Loved it so much!'
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'A beautiful tale utterly steeped in folklore . . . I absolutely adored this . . . all the stars'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐©2025 Mary O'Neill
Editorial Review
Quests are better with friends
I’ve had an insatiable appetite for monster fiction since last year’s
Someone You Can Build a Nest In, so Molly O’Neill’s debut rocketed to the top of my list this winter.
Greenteeth’s monstrous protagonist is Jenny, a centuries-old lake monster who rescues Temperance, a witch who has been cast out of her home and tossed to her death in Jenny’s lake. What follows is a story of friendship and adventure that left me utterly smitten. Catrin Walker-Booth brings such authenticity and charm to these characters. Cosy fantasy fans, I hope your tea is already steeping for this one. —Sam D., Audible Editor
Critic Reviews
A charmingly monstrous debut (T. Kingfisher, author of NETTLE AND BONE)
An extraordinary tale about the most unforgettable (and unlikely) heroine! Jenny Greenteeth is a brilliant creation, a fabulous lake monster and a magnificent character! I loved every second of this wonderful, delicious book! (Sarah Beth Durst, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE SPELLSHOP)
Charming, magical and intensely human, with grace notes of Pratchett and T. H. White, Greenteeth is a masterclass in the art of storytelling (Tom Holt, author of THE PORTABLE DOOR)
O'Neill's story of friendship, family, and perseverance is so sweetly written that even her finely drawn fairy world and excellent plotting take a backseat to the growing bonds among her unlikely heroes. Full of magic, but even more heart. (KIRKUS (starred review))
Greenteeth is a breathtaking quest through the wild roads and deep lakes of ancient England, shot through with dark folklore and darker magic. An unforgettable tale of unlikely friendships, impossible choices and the unbreakable bonds between mothers and daughters (Holly Race, author of SIX WILD CROWNS)
Greenteeth is a delight - a joyful, warm-hearted adventure, riddled with unique characters and poignant friendships, rooted deep in old magic and myth. Jenny's voice will live in your head long after you leave her story behind (H. G. Parry, author of THE MAGICIAN'S DAUGHTER)
In all my life, I've never loved such a flesh-eating fae monster as Molly O'Neill's Greenteeth. This cosiest of swamp villains is an ally to witches, an enemy to elven airbags, and a role model to goblins everywhere. She stands proud with the likes of Granny Weatherwax and the Wizard Howl against the creeping evils of this world. Drown me, Jenny, and pick your teeth with my bones - only, let's be friends. (C. S. E. Cooney, World Fantasy Award winning author of SAINT DEATH'S DAUGHTER)
An enchanting folkloric fantasy infused with fae magic and Arthurian legend, Greenteeth gives us a morally grey heroine with bite you can't help but root for. I was hooked from start to finish (Alicia Jasinska, author of THE DARK TIDE)
Greenteeth is a completely delightful tale, full of warmth, wit and legendary adventure. As comforting and as moreish as a cup of tea and a pack of chocolate biscuits (Francesca May, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of WILD AND WICKED THINGS)
O'Neill's debut is full of magic that is rich, mysterious, and exciting, and Jenny Greenteeth is a morally grey, delightfully monstrous protagonist that fantasy readers are bound to fall in love with. Fans of T. Kingfisher's award-winning Nettle & Bone will enjoy this novel's questing structure as well as its twists on stories familiar and new (BOOKLIST (starred review))
Very good book
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