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Nightshade and Oak by Molly O'Neill

Nightshade and Oak

Molly O'Neill, Catrin Walker-Booth, Orbit

Orbit · Print & ebook · February 3, 2026

A Fantasy pick for readers exploring Nightshade and Oak.

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Who it’s for
For when you want the romantic fantasy lane with a little historical air and spellwork.
Genres
Historical Fantasy, Lesbian Romance, Fairy Tales & Myths
Published
Orbit, February 3, 2026

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About this book

An Iron Age goddess must grapple with becoming human in this delightful historical fantasy of myth and magic from the author of the instant hit Greenteeth. ★ "Yet another excellent story rooted in the folklore of the British isles, this one charged with queer love." – Booklist (starred review) When Malt, the goddess of death, is accidentally turned human by a wayward spell, she finds she's ill-equipped to deal with the trials of a mortal life.

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After all, why would a goddess need to know how to gather food or light a fire? Unable to fend for herself, she teams up with warrior Bellis on a perilous journey to the afterlife to try to restore her powers. Frustrated by her frail human body and beset with blisters, Malt might not make the best travelling companion. But as animosity slowly turns to attraction, these two very different women must learn to work together if they are to have any hope of surviving their quest.

Romantic Spellwork

For when you want the romantic fantasy lane with a little historical air and spellwork.

Come here for

  • fantasy romance with witchy notes
  • a sustained, immersive read

Expect

  • Nightshade and Oak adjacency
  • author-following or category-search browsing

Where it sits

Fairy Tales & Myths58%
Historical Fantasy36%
Lesbian Romance34%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Historical Fantasy
  • Fantasy Romance
  • Fairy Tales & Myths
Authors
Molly O'Neill, Catrin Walker-Booth, Orbit
Publisher
Orbit
Published
February 3, 2026
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Historical Fantasy