Item: The Horned Women: A Contemporary retelling of an Irish fairy tale
Rating: 4.5
Author: Gina

The Horned Women: A Contemporary retelling of an Irish fairy tale by Christy Matheson

StoryGraph Summary: This novella is perfect for readers who enjoy modern spins on ancient folklore, blending family drama with magical challenges in a fast-paced, mythic struggle.

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The Horned Women: A Contemporary retelling of an Irish fairy tale by Christy Matheson (The Castle in Kilkenny: Fairy Tales #1) @BreakEvenBooks

Book Details

The Horned Women: A Contemporary retelling of an Irish fairy tale
By Christy Matheson
Series: The Castle in Kilkenny: Fairy Tales Book #1
Published by Independently on November 16, 2024
Genres: Fairytale & Folklore Adaptations
Formats: eBook
Pages: 72

All that American folklorist, Maura, wanted from her contentious divorce was custody of her two young children–and an Irish castle. She ended up with more than she bargained for, including her ex’s teenaged kids, plumbing problems, and now…twelve horned women carding and spinning in her living room.

The Horned Women demand tea, then cake...and then blood. Maura is determined to use her knowledge of folklore to keep her otherworldly visitors away from her children, but is a stepmother’s love enough to save the grumpy teens?

This novelette is perfect for one cozy reading session. It will appeal to readers who enjoy Robin McKinley's character-driven fairy tales, or cozy fantasy such as "The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches."

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My thoughts on The Horned Women

What a fun, witchy little read! The Horned Women takes a creepy old Irish fairy tale and spins it into something fresh, smart, and totally charming. I loved Maura — she’s got that "holding it together with duct tape and coffee" energy I can seriously relate to — and seeing her face off against twelve different horned witches with nothing but folklore, stitching skills, and pure mom grit was just so satisfying.

Christy Matheson writes with a cozy, heartfelt vibe that makes even the spookiest moments feel grounded and real. It’s a quick read, but it really sticks with you. If you like your fairy tales with a bit of chaos, a little magic, and a lot of heart, you’ll love this one.

I received a digital copy of the book from the author, publisher, or tour company.

This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

Unless noted above, the book is from my library or Kindle Unlimited.

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About Christy Matheson

Christy Matheson writes award-winning fiction about friends, family, and finding one’s place in an ever-changing world.

She is the author of "The Castle in Kilkenny: Fairy Tales" novella series. Each one sets a traditional Irish fairy tale within a modern blended family, perfect for readers wanting a cozy family adventure.

Christy's regular historical work (sans fantasy elements) can be found in the award-winning "Feisty Deeds: Historical Fictions of Daring Women," of which she is also an editor. Her Regency novels are represented by Kristina Sutton-Lennon and have won pre-publication awards for women’s fiction.

Christy is also an embroidery artist, classically trained pianist, and sews all of her own clothes. She lives in Oregon, on a country property that fondly reminds her of a Regency estate (except with a swing set instead of faux Greek ruins), with her husband, five children, three Shelties, one bunny, and an improbable quantity of art supplies.

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