Winterset Hollow

Winterset Hollow

Jonathan Edward Durham

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Everyone has wanted their favorite book to be real, if only for a moment. Everyone has wished to meet their favorite characters, if only for a day. But be careful in that wish, for even a history laid in ink can be repaid in flesh and blood, and reality is far deadlier than fiction . . . especially on Addington Isle. Winterset Hollow follows a group of friends to the place that inspired their favorite book-a timeless tale about a tribe of animals preparing for their yearly end-of-summer festival. But after a series of shocking discoveries, they find that much of what the world believes to be fiction is actually fact, and that the truth behind their beloved story is darker and more dangerous than they ever imagined. It's Barley Day . . . and you're invited to the hunt. Winterset Hollow is as thrilling as it is terrifying and as smart as it is surprising. A uniquely original story filled with properly unexpected twists and turns, Winterset Hollow delivers complex, indelible characters and pulse- pounding action as it storms toward an unforgettable climax that will leave you reeling. How do you celebrate Barley Day? You run, friend. You run.


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    Mar 09, 2025
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    Mar 09, 2025
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    if anyone needs me, i’ll be over here sobbing about animals. this wasn’t a slam dunk 5 stars for me but the ending put it over the edge. the story and vibe is so cottage core/winnie the pooh gone wrong and i think the prose perfectly fit that style - sidebar can we take a moment to note the beautifully written poem-esque parts?! the plot was easy to follow even before all parts were revealed, a couple things that i was like ehhhh ok sure (i want more on the hounds and jack), but the last 50ish pages were masterful; it’s tense, horrifying, and heartbreaking. there’s a ton of POV switching but it didn’t bother me and i thought it was important to the story. the animals have a ton of character; each are unique and garner sympathy and overall investment in their happiness (justice for bing 😭). the humans are blaaaaaaand and i didn’t give two craps about them (perhaps by design, let the animals shine). overall definitely right up my alley, very happy to find this one. also i’d sell my left arm to eat flackwell’s food.

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    Mar 09, 2025
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    I can't I hate it

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