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Honey in Her Veins
- Author
- Ruth McKell
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio
- Publish Date
- 7 April 2026
- Run Time
- 11 hours 52 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
This cottagecore fantasy follows a man with a monster in his head as he reunites with his first love in order to find mythical honey in the woods of Appalachia. Perfect for fans of Adrienne Young and Alix E. Harrow.
“Deliciously atmospheric” —Sydney J. Shields, author of The Honey Witch
Arthur Connoway desperately wants to free himself from the monster inhabiting his mind. Instead, he is rapidly losing control of it following his mother’s death. In a last-ditch effort to feel whole again—and to lay his mother’s memory to rest—Arthur decides to return to the quiet bee farm he once called home, hoping their sacred honey can heal him in more ways than one.
Eight years ago, Eva Moreau's flora magic caused a terrible accident, harming her father in the process. Now, she’s desperate to find a way to heal him, but her attempts only seem to do the opposite. If she could just learn to control her magic, she might be able to save her father and leave the past behind.
When Arthur returns to town looking for absolution, Eva once again loses control of her magic, putting everyone she loves in danger. Together, the pair decides to trek to the source of her family’s magic to find a cure for both Arthur and her father. But there’s a mysterious ghost haunting the forest, and it won’t let Arthur and Eva leave the woods without confronting the secrets of their past ...
Critics Review
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"Honey in Her Veins is an atmospheric fantasy steeped in the kind of magic that grows wild in the cracks of broken things. With lyrical prose, aching romance, and a world humming with bees and ghosts, this story will burrow into your heart and bloom."—Adrienne Young, New York Times bestselling author
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"Deliciously atmospheric, Honey in Her Veins is a stunning tale of a death-touched boy and a honey-kissed girl defying every darkness. This debut is absolutely mesmerizing."—Sydney J. Shields, author of The Honey Witch
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"As sweet as honey and as sharp as bone, Honey in Her Veins will leave you breathless. My heart blossomed with every page, even as I clutched my copy with whitened knuckles. Magical, lyrical, and deeply resonant—I savored every moment inside this story."—Taylor Grothe, author of Lethal Kiss
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“Infused with magic, Honey in Her Veins is a stunning genre-blend of a debut. With delicate prose, a tender love story, and monstrous undertones, this story will hook its claws into you… and you’ll be glad.” —Amanda Linsmeier, author of A Dance With Death
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Details
- Author
- Ruth McKell
- Narrator
- Michael Gallagher, Susannah Jones
- Duration
- 11 hours 52 minutes
- Release Date
- 7 April 2026
- ISBN
- 9781668653555
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio
- Genre
- Romance: fantasy and paranormal, Contemporary fantasy, Traditional stories, myths and fairy tales, Family life fiction
Synopsis
This cottagecore fantasy follows a man with a monster in his head as he reunites with his first love in order to find mythical honey in the woods of Appalachia. Perfect for fans of Adrienne Young and Alix E. Harrow. “Deliciously atmospheric” —Sydney J. Shields, author of The Honey Witch Arthur Connoway desperately wants to free himself from the monster inhabiting his mind. Instead, he is rapidly losing control of it following his mother’s death. In a last-ditch effort to feel whole again—and to lay his mother’s memory to rest—Arthur decides to return to the quiet bee farm he once called home, hoping their sacred honey can heal him in more ways than one. Eight years ago, Eva Moreau's flora magic caused a terrible accident, harming her father in the process. Now, she’s desperate to find a way to heal him, but her attempts only seem to do the opposite. If she could just learn to control her magic, she might be able to save her father and leave the past behind. When Arthur returns to town looking for absolution, Eva once again loses control of her magic, putting everyone she loves in danger. Together, the pair decides to trek to the source of her family’s magic to find a cure for both Arthur and her father. But there’s a mysterious ghost haunting the forest, and it won’t let Arthur and Eva leave the woods without confronting the secrets of their past ...
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