"The fen belongs to itself. Like us, it protects its own. It is a force like no other. It has no mercy."

This is a gripping tale of a small community fighting against the corruption of a ruthless mining company and the brutality they inflict on the town's citizens. The story unfolds through the eyes of Orchid, a Romany woman navigating a complex relationship with her mother, the injustices faced by her people, and her involvement with the panni raklies' quest for revenge.

Told in haunting, bittersweet chapters, this story hooked me far more than I initially expected, though I did struggle to follow it at times. The writing is stunning and deeply atmospheric.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this book.

There are many different types of horror throughout this novella. There is the Romani diaspora; the revenge of the panni raklies, a group of water spirits who have been murdered; and the climate horror of the attack of the mine on the wetland. The story is told through lyrical, descriptive mini-chapters that bring life to the fens. 5 stars.