Swamp Tales: A Collection of Short Stories

by Kenzie Nichols

From the Kingdom of Marchenia come tales of ogre shifters, pixie kebabs, icing facials, and Snow trains during the holidays. Enjoy this spicy collection of short stories from the land of Far Far Away. This book is considered a prequel to the novel True Loves 4th Kiss by Kenzie Nichols and introduces the characters in a very short and spicy way! It is a collection of 10 short stories focused on the five main characters of True Love's 4th Kiss. This edition has an extra short showing what life was like leading up to the Fable War for our four main MMCs. Get a glimpse into Bane, Dash, Marion and Rusti's world before they all found each other.

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Monsters, Shapeshifters, Smut

284 pages, Paperback

Published May 30, 2023

Reviews

[Chelsey | LashesAndLiterature · Rating 5 out of 5]

To say I’m obsessed with Swamp Tales is… it has easily become a comfort read for me.

This collection of short stories bring us the beloved characters from Shrek in a whole new unique way that you didn’t know you needed. Introducing us to the characters that will be in Kenzies Novel;
>> 💚 True Loves 4th Kiss 💚<<
- set to release later this year and I’m ready to peel these onions over this ogre of a story 🧅

These characters that Kenzie brought to life absolutely tickle me . I love each of them for their quirks. Some of them are just NAUGHTY 😈 🤣. This was such a fun book to read

[Katherine Lundgren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Get to know the Shrek Characters in a whole new light! Fun, sexy, quirky take in Shrek is everything you didn't know you needed!!!! Kenzie paints them all in a new light, and I am totally here for it!

If you like retellings then please give this one a try! This collection of short stories is a great way to get ready for true loves 4th kiss that will be coming soon as well! You get to t the characters before you read about there journey!

[Alyssa · Rating 1 out of 5]

Nice idea.... Poor execution

[Natasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved that it wasn't just the Shrek as we know and love him but put him in sort of a Shrek the Fourth/ Badass Shrek vibes making him a bounty hunter going along collecting everyone of his band of merry men if you will. Let's see how many Shrek puns I can get in here. The spice was really good and different because all the characters names were different so it didn't make it weird but gave them their own identities. I've got to say Dashiel was my absolute favorite, his one liners and over all horniness had me cracking up the entire time. The shorts all go into each other so it is a continuation of sorts of what you just read. The camaraderie between everyone was great and I can't wait to read more! I highly suggest reading if it sounds up to your speed I can understand that others don't have the same obsession with Shrek that I do but I think it's a great read!

Received as an ARC from the author, l thoughts are my own

[Sami Keena · Rating 2 out of 5]

-2 stars-

The idea of this story is brilliant, it just didn’t deliver for me.

It didn’t include very much “shrek” or “Fiona” but they might be in the second book that I don’t plan on reading. Main characters were “donkey”, “Pinocchio” and “gingerbread man”. Not using their book names just so shrek fans going in know what I’m talking about.

The editing was not good, there were a handful of errors I didn’t even bother to highlight and some sentences that simply didn’t make sense.

[brittnee · Rating 5 out of 5]

What to say 🧚‍♀️💣🎃🍭🎅🏻🌶️🧅🙌🏻😁

Swamp tales is a twisted fairytale (shrek) retelling with spicy short stories which made for for such a fun and entertaining read! This was definitely more spice to plot scenarios but all were such a great time full of fun, quirky & naughty character adventures😏. I loved it! It was so diverse & different with ALLLL the spicy stuff you can think of, so definitely read TW the author list before diving into each short. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a fast paced read that’s spicy yet entertaining with dark humor & fun characters. This set us up for some character introductions to the novel that’s releasing later this year, True Loves 4th Kiss. I can’t wait!💚

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, I was not expecting everything that I just read when I went into this book. You get 10 short stories all centered around Far Far Away. Don’t let the short stories fool you, they are all action packed. And it get naughty. From ogres, to donkeys, gingerbread men, marionettes, pixies, Snow White and her men, Robin Hood plus so many others. I loved all the content warnings and tags at the beginning of every story. They will surely make you laugh. I loved following Bane, Dash, Marion, Rusti, Rowena, Snow White and the others. Be prepared for glitter bombs, icing facials and glitter waffles!!! I can’t wait for True Loves 4th Kiss to come out. This was full of steam, humor, banter, laughs, magic, icing (you’ll understand once you read) and so much more. Can’t wait to read more from Kenzie.

[Alex Selix · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m gonna be honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started this as an Arc reader but I figured I would give it a try. This book was definitely something different from what I would usually read, and probably not something I would look for when picking a book again. There were some minor errors here and there but the story itself was fairly entertaining, and the creativity needed to think a story like this up was definitely impressive. The quality of writing was great, and the scenes were very descriptive so it was very easy to get transported into the book and see it like a movie! Unfortunately, I just don’t believe this book was my style but the book itself is fairly well done.

[Biblio · Rating 5 out of 5]

An Ogre, a donkey shifter, a puppet shifter, a gingerbread shifter and a cross dressing wolf walk into a swamp...

A dark twisted reimagining short story series. Shrek lovers unite. These tales will have you bent over (laughing) and so much more. Popping pixies, glitter waffles, wooden dongs, icing fluids... you name it, this book has it. Hilarious, spicy, hot and weird. Just the way I like it. I had so much fun reading this. You will see references to a few other characters as well, won't spoilt it but you gotta read this if you loved Shrek and thought, "what if they all fucked each other instead?" Oh and in the morning... I'm making glitter waffles.

[Sydney Uebelhoer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can never watch Shrek without thinking of this book and it’s definitely not a problem!

This is a collection of short stories that definitely bring the spice! Bane is an ogre shifter who is doing what he can to protect other shifters and fairytale creatures who work or enjoy the club he owns. He ends up with quite the crew working under him with Dash(a donkey shifter), Marion( a marionette shifter), and Rusti(a gingerbread shifter). These stories help gear you up for Forth loves kiss and I can’t wait to see what antics this crew gets up to in that book!

[Phylicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh my goodness! This is basically a fairytale fun fest with all your fave characters with a twist. Hilarious and heckers! Such a spicy, fun read. Great intro to characters and world building for the upcoming full length feature of Bane and his crew of miscreants. Great combo of sincerity and spice. There is definitely some interesting moments in this collection of stories that left my jaw on the floor haha! Super creative and wild time!
Strap in, you’re gonna get it!

[Mindy Lou Who · Rating 5 out of 5]

I honestly don't know what I was getting into when I opened this set of short stories but man am I obsessed now. From start to finish I was giggling, blushing and wanting more. Bane is hawt, Dashiel and his waffles are the absolute best, and with Rusti well let's just say I will never think of icing the same way again! Shrek is one of my favorites and Miss Nichols did not disappoint when it came to this retelling.

[Tori · Rating 5 out of 5]

This set of shorts was adorable and depraved and I’m here for it.

You get to see whole new sides of your fave characters from shrek and it’s glorious.

From the annoying donkey that has a special attachment to pumpkins and waffles, to the wooden puppet nympho, to the former…accountant gingerbread man, to the ogre that refuses to shift.

Every character you meet is fantastic. Each short story is fast paced and filthy.

[chelsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

I went into this book blindly and omg what a surprise! This is Shrek in a new form, loved the reimagining and all the adult humor in all of the short stories. The content warning pages before each short short collection had me cracking up. Really enjoyed this collection. Definitely for 18+ who has a sense of humor and aren't easily triggered, Definitely spicy and will make you look at all the characters from Shrek differently.

[Heather Douglas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who knew we would ever see a retelling of Shrek?? Or even better...we fall in love with it!! Because Kenzie did when she created this AMAZING novel full of stories. Shrek, Donkey, Pinocchio, The Gingerbread Man, Fiona, even Lord Farquaad and plenty more make appearances! Not only that, their characteristics relates closely to the originals, like donkey's humor and follower nature to Shrek's demanding nature but need to protect.

Kenzie brings on all sorts of spice throughout the novel that just had me devouring this book. Even at work...no shame!! Even though this book is full of short stories, it flows beautifully from one story to the next. We get to see each characters origin story and their feelings behind it with oh so much more. I personally love Dash and his overly excitement for waffles lol. But I will also never look at icing, waffles and glitter the same way again...IYKYK!

[Ireadromancetoescape · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow!!! Swap takes a collection of short story that bring a new creative way to the world of Shrek. I absolutely love this world dark and a little twisted reimagining. Reads the cw but if you good with them Get it and read it.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is out there and super funny in the best way!

Huge points for creativity alone! I love the fact that it was a Shrek retelling. So unique! I’ve never read anything like it!

So fun! If you need something light hearted this is it!

[Alonna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had me laughing so hard. Dash brought all the smiles to me and was by far my favorite character. I loved each short story and the fact they all intersected in some way. I can not wait for True Loves 4th Kiss, to continue in this filthy world Kenzie has created.

[Jamie Wesner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyable

What a ride! This book was a lot more plot than I anticipated and I’m not complaining. Excellent writing, wonderful world building, and I could SEE the story unfold. Lovable characters too! I can’t wait for more.

[Alisha Cottingham · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't laughed so hard while reading a book. It's a perfect collection of short stories based on our favorite Shrek characters. So funny and of course full of icing...I mean spice.

[Samantha Grimes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely not what I was expecting! I love me a retelling and this was by far the most interesting one and definitely my new fave!!

[Bumble.Bees.Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

funny and great pallet cleanser!

This book was a great pallet cleanser! I was laughing and thinking how I couldn’t put it down! I can’t even believe books like this exist and I couldn’t love it more lol!

[Beak · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just wasn’t for me. Ended up skipping around some before dnfing because of disinterest.

[Bryna · Rating 1 out of 5]

I...I have no words.

[Tania · Rating 4 out of 5]

What the fuck HAHAHA

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a super funny book to read! The kinks were kinky and I enjoyed the personalities that came through for all of the characters.

[Kathryn · Rating 1 out of 5]

Honestly, the quality of writing is absolutely terrible. I don't know why I read this book. Everything about it was just bad. It could have been so good, too.

[Syrine]

I don’t even want to talk about it : WTH did I just read !

[Jaci Hughes]

we listen and..

[Giuliasag]

Con questo ho completato la mia laurea in Shrekology