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Faeries disappeared over one hundred years ago, as suddenly as slipping through a doorway. It was only the very foolish, or the very determined, who held out hope for their return.
Welcome to Thistlemarsh—a ramshackle estate where an impoverished orphan and a beguiling Faerie collide in an enchanting novel of love, revenge, and ruin.
In the wake of The Great War, the world is a decidedly unmagical place for Mouse Dunne. She once dreamed of becoming a Faerie anthropologist, but with one telegram, her world shattered. At the Battle of the Somme, her cousin’s body disappeared into the mud, and her brother was left with debilitating shell shock. It was time, she knew, to put aside childish dreams.
When Mouse receives news that her uncle has left her the Faerie-blessed Thistlemarsh Hall, a dilapidated manor in the English countryside, she must leave her brother’s side and return to her childhood home to claim her birthright. But there is a catch in her uncle’s offer: If Mouse does not rehabilitate the crumbling house in one month’s time, she will forfeit her inheritance and any hope of caring for her brother.
It quickly becomes clear it’s impossible to repair the manor in the allotted time, until a mysterious Faerie appears with a proposition. He offers to restore Thistlemarsh…for a price. Mouse knows better than to trust a Faerie—especially one so insufferably handsome and arrogant—but she is out of options. There are dark and magical forces at work in the house, and Mouse must confront the ghosts of her past and the secrets of her heart or lose Thistlemarsh, and herself, in the process.
Book Review: Thistlemarsh
Genre: Fantasy
Hello Book Friends,
Today, I’m reviewing Thistlemarsh by Moorea Corrigan. Corrigan’s debut is a romance-fantasy where a young woman must claim her birthright, but her uncle left behind impossible instructions in order for her to inherit. But when Mouse sets a fae lord free, he offers to help her for a price.
Reasons why you should read Thistlemarsh:
- fae vs humans
- Celtic lore and magic
- slowest of burns
- action and adventure
- strong female nurse + broody/grumpy fae lord
Convinced yet?
Although our main character’s nickname is Mouse, her character arc is one that shows she’s anything but. Towards the end of the book Mouse is like a fae warrior princess, ready to battle the High Fae King himself to gain back her childhood home and the Fae Lord she’s fallen for.
Thistlemarsh is equal parts action adventure and romance. Filled with magical quests, a handsome broody fae lord, heartbreaking betrayal, and a MC who will do anything to save her family estate for her battle-scarred brother, this is a 2026 fantasy romance readers will not want to miss.
Happy Reading ~ Cece
RATING: 
– Exceptionally Inked
About the Author
Moorea Corrigan holds a bachelor’s degree with honors in English literature from the University of Edinburgh and a master of publishing degree from Simon Fraser University, Vancouver. She works at an academic press in Boulder, Colorado. When she is not writing, you can find her singing, spending time with her menagerie of pets, or attending Jane Austen conventions in full Regency regalia. Thistlemarsh is her debut novel.
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publication details
| Pub Date | ISBN | Page Count | Publisher | Age Group | Source & Format | Review Posted Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-Apr-26 | 978-0593819883 | 432 | Berkley | Adult | NetGalley, Digital ARC | October 12, 2025 |
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Cece holds a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing from California State University, Long Beach. She lives in California with her husband and children. When she’s not reading or writing reviews she can be found wandering book aisles at local bookshops, drinking iced cold lattes with cold cream foam, or passing the time with her cats.
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