There’s too many expenses, and the swan in the guest room isn’t paying her fair share.
When kindergartener Oona Robinson comes home with a swan, it’s hardly the first enchanted animal to visit the Castle in Kilkenny…but it sure poops a lot. Her teen brother, Aiden, helps set up an extra bedroom with plenty of straw and a blue kiddie pool. And he’s going to tell their mum, really he is, just she’s awfully stressed right now.
Maura Robinson has money trouble. Her ex-husband is only paying for four children, but she’s raising a fifth while her friend Saba is stuck in deer form. Besides, she’s getting troubling reports from school because her other son won’t stop pretending to be a dinosaur.
But when Saba steps up to give Maura some “wealth,” there are real-world consequences for the Fae gift. Maura and Aiden might both need to trust someone enough to ask for help… before their newfound family is broken apart.
Read now, to visit an ancient castle, filled with fairy tales, found family, and not-so-helpful enchanted animals.
- Character-driven cozy fantasy
- Set in modern Ireland, with subtle magic that feels like it could be right around the corner
- Dual narrated by a divorced single mother and her teen stepson
- The characters were introduced in the first Castle in Kilkenny trilogy. Oona’s story is the first in a new trilogy of Ireland’s most famous fairy tales. (There’s a guide to the previous stories at the beginning, if you want to jump right in with swans, Black Kerry cattle, and one adorable dinosaur)
- Emotional, family-centered, tender, and uplifting
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Note on coziness:
The series is higher stakes cozy fantasy. This story references family problems in the past, but focuses on the characters’ journey to recovery.
Snippets from reviews:
“I LOVE these characters!
Another wonderful, heartfelt story by Matheson…I enjoyed having both Maura’s and her stepson Aiden’s POV. He’s such a great kid who is also really trying to make his new family work. His voice here was wonderful.”
“Speaking of Saba. Her ‘financial’ assistance only made more problems for Maura. The gift of cows on the other hand was a better move and a great laugh. Then comes the storm and with it something no-one was expecting. I know my heart was in my mouth.”
“This continuing story is told with much grace and humor, and a touch of magic.”
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