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Sarah Van Goethem is a Canadian author, who grew up in southwestern Ontario's rich farmland, lounging on the old tire swing beneath the maple tree, book in hand.
Sarah is a nature lover, a wanderer of dark forests, and a gatherer of vintage. You can find her at auctions, thrift stores, and most definitely trespassing at anything abandoned.
Sarah still believes in fairy tales, but think Grimm's, not Disney. ...more

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	Glass and Gardens: Solarpunk Winters by Sarena Ulibarri (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Wendy Nikel (Goodreads Author), Andrew Dana Hudson (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 125 ratings — published 2020 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Grimm, Grit and Gasoline: Dieselpunk & Decopunk Fairy Tales by Rhonda Parrish (Goodreads Author) (editor), Zannier Alejandra (Goodreads Author), Alicia K. Anderson (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 84 ratings — published 2019 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Witch of the Dark Wood 4.18 avg rating — 62 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Clockwork, Curses and Coal by Rhonda Parrish (Goodreads Author) (editor), Christina Ruth Johnson (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), Joseph Halden (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.23 avg rating — 57 ratings — published 2021 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Earth: Giants, Golems and Gargoyles (Elemental Anthologies, #2) by Rhonda Parrish (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Jane Yolen, Chadwick Ginther (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 42 ratings — published 2019 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Trenchcoats, Towers, and Trolls (Punked Up Fairy Tales, #3) by Rhonda Parrish (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Sarah Van Goethem (Goodreads Author), Wendy Nikel (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 39 ratings — published 2022 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Saltwater Sorrows by Rhonda Parrish (Goodreads Author) (Editor), E. E King (contributor), Natlie Cannon (contributor) 4.44 avg rating — 34 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Water: Selkies, Sirens and Sea Monsters (Elemental Anthologies, #4) by Rhonda Parrish (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Catherine MacLeod (Contributor), Kevin Cockle (Contributor) 4.42 avg rating — 31 ratings — published 2021 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	G is for Ghosts by Rhonda Parrish (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Stephanie A. Cain (Goodreads Author), Samantha L. Strong (Goodreads Author) 4.48 avg rating — 23 ratings — published 2021 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Air: Sylphs, Spirits and Swan Maidens (Elemental Anthologies, #3) by Rhonda Parrish (Goodreads Author) (editor), Rose Strickman (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), Davian Aw (Contributor) 4.12 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2020 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Sarah Goethem and 2 other people liked Cassey's review of The Witch of the Dark Wood: "So I never write reviews - but for Sarah Van Goethem’s debut novel The Witch of the Dark Wood, I felt compelled to share how much I enjoyed this book! Sarah’s writing is amazing. She brings you right into the story full of imagination, twists and tur" Read more of this review »
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