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Olive Kennedy, Fairy World M.D. #5
Goblinwraith
Heidel, Wult warrior princess, is having a bad day.
First, a pack of wraiths chased her from a dragon's vault. Then, the thief she traveled with, Maveryck, who was supposed to be a professional, lost the staff they stole. Instead of reclaiming it, he created a portal that sucked them into a nightmarish world full of noxious fumes and mechanical beasts. Earth.
To make matters worse, Heidel is now stuck with the incompetent thief in Paris, France, and they have no way to get back home. As if that wasn't bad enough, Maveryck is keeping secrets from her — secrets about his past and his identity. Plus, he's far too attractive to be trusted. She's been on hellish quests before, but nothing has ever been more difficult than guarding her heart. And she's pretty sure she's going to fail. Miserably.
First, a pack of wraiths chased her from a dragon's vault. Then, the thief she traveled with, Maveryck, who was supposed to be a professional, lost the staff they stole. Instead of reclaiming it, he created a portal that sucked them into a nightmarish world full of noxious fumes and mechanical beasts. Earth.
To make matters worse, Heidel is now stuck with the incompetent thief in Paris, France, and they have no way to get back home. As if that wasn't bad enough, Maveryck is keeping secrets from her — secrets about his past and his identity. Plus, he's far too attractive to be trusted. She's been on hellish quests before, but nothing has ever been more difficult than guarding her heart. And she's pretty sure she's going to fail. Miserably.
80 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 23, 2016
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About the author
Tamara Grantham
37 books455 followersTamara Grantham is the award-winning author of more than half a dozen books and novellas, including the Olive Kennedy: Fairy World MD series, the Twisted Ever After trilogy, and the Shine novellas. Dreamthief, the first book of her Fairy World MD series, won first place for fantasy in INDIEFAB’S Book of the Year Awards, a RONE award for best New Adult Romance, and is a #1 bestseller on Amazon with over 200 reviews.
Tamara holds a Bachelor’s degree in English. She has been a featured speaker at the Rose State Writing Conference and has been a panelist at Comic Con Wizard World speaking on the topic of female leads. For her first published project, she collaborated with New York-Times bestselling author, William Bernhardt, in writing the Shine series.
Born and raised in Texas, Tamara now lives with her husband and five children in Wichita, Kansas. She rarely has any free time, but when the stars align and she gets a moment to relax, she enjoys reading fantasy novels, taking nature walks, and watching every Star Wars or Star Trek movie ever made. You can find her online at www.TamaraGrantham.com.
Tamara holds a Bachelor’s degree in English. She has been a featured speaker at the Rose State Writing Conference and has been a panelist at Comic Con Wizard World speaking on the topic of female leads. For her first published project, she collaborated with New York-Times bestselling author, William Bernhardt, in writing the Shine series.
Born and raised in Texas, Tamara now lives with her husband and five children in Wichita, Kansas. She rarely has any free time, but when the stars align and she gets a moment to relax, she enjoys reading fantasy novels, taking nature walks, and watching every Star Wars or Star Trek movie ever made. You can find her online at www.TamaraGrantham.com.
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September 22, 2025
I voluntarily received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Goblinwraith is a short 67 page novella told from Heidel's point of view. Throughout the Fairyworld series I have went back and forth on my feelings towards Heidel, so it was nice to get to know more about her and what is going on inside her head. I think after Goblinwraith Heidel will remain a character I like. Seeing her tough exterior finally start to thaw thanks to her connection with Maveryck was wonderful. I hope there is more romance for her in the future. She deserves some happiness after her difficult past.
Goblinwraith is a short 67 page novella told from Heidel's point of view. Throughout the Fairyworld series I have went back and forth on my feelings towards Heidel, so it was nice to get to know more about her and what is going on inside her head. I think after Goblinwraith Heidel will remain a character I like. Seeing her tough exterior finally start to thaw thanks to her connection with Maveryck was wonderful. I hope there is more romance for her in the future. She deserves some happiness after her difficult past.
October 19, 2017
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I was not prepared to like this story as well as I did... Heidel wasn't especially one of my favorite characters prior to this either...
Maveryck and Heidel are both rather different characters, but the relationship that develops between them is darling. There is a lot of information learned in this short story that fills in many gaps about both characters...
...[I]t was quite enjoyable to learn more about both of these unique individuals and see the way in which their doomed and short-lived relationship delveoped. With any luck, we will learn more about both of them as the series continues.
I was not prepared to like this story as well as I did... Heidel wasn't especially one of my favorite characters prior to this either...
Maveryck and Heidel are both rather different characters, but the relationship that develops between them is darling. There is a lot of information learned in this short story that fills in many gaps about both characters...
...[I]t was quite enjoyable to learn more about both of these unique individuals and see the way in which their doomed and short-lived relationship delveoped. With any luck, we will learn more about both of them as the series continues.
January 4, 2017
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This book was an incredible short story about Heidel. I loved learning a bit more about her and about Maveryck and their side of the story. Heidel is an amazing character full of attitude, spunk, and courage. An out and out warrior princess with a heart of gold. This author did a fantastic job writing this story and giving us a small look into the life of an amazing character that we have all been craving. I loved knowing Heidel's point of view of things. It made for a witty and fun read and I highly recommend it!!
This book was an incredible short story about Heidel. I loved learning a bit more about her and about Maveryck and their side of the story. Heidel is an amazing character full of attitude, spunk, and courage. An out and out warrior princess with a heart of gold. This author did a fantastic job writing this story and giving us a small look into the life of an amazing character that we have all been craving. I loved knowing Heidel's point of view of things. It made for a witty and fun read and I highly recommend it!!
May 12, 2021
This is a very short story about one of the side characters in Olive Kennedy's series, and it does a good job staying true to the characters of Heidel as we've come to know her.
My only hang up is really that there's not more to this story. I want more. I wanted it to be dragged out longer and to see the more subtle moments in which Heidel allows herself to be vulnerable with Maveryck. With the timeline of events, however, I also understand that a lot of emotion had to be packed into a short time frame.
So I get it...
But also: I want more.
My only hang up is really that there's not more to this story. I want more. I wanted it to be dragged out longer and to see the more subtle moments in which Heidel allows herself to be vulnerable with Maveryck. With the timeline of events, however, I also understand that a lot of emotion had to be packed into a short time frame.
So I get it...
But also: I want more.
September 26, 2017
I was given a copy of this book for an honest review.
I absolutely loved this novella! This story takes place during the time of Silverwitch. I loved getting to see inside Heidel’s head. On the outside, she is such a hard character and this story shows what is really going on inside her head. Before this short story she was a take or leave character but now I like her so much more and care what happens to her the upcoming books.
I absolutely loved this novella! This story takes place during the time of Silverwitch. I loved getting to see inside Heidel’s head. On the outside, she is such a hard character and this story shows what is really going on inside her head. Before this short story she was a take or leave character but now I like her so much more and care what happens to her the upcoming books.
June 3, 2017
I really enjoyed reading Heidel's story. I had looked forward to it, and it didn't disappoint. I'm excited to see where the story takes her in the books to come.
December 27, 2018
A fun quick side story from the series. A look ar what happened to Maveryck and Heidel during Silverwitch. It was fun to see a slightly softer side to Heidel.
May 9, 2019
This was an entertaining story with interesting characters and plenty of action to keep the story moving along quickly.
March 13, 2017
Amazing work
This was really amazing. The story of what happened when they escaped was beautiful. This book series is breathtaking and I can't wait for the next book
This was really amazing. The story of what happened when they escaped was beautiful. This book series is breathtaking and I can't wait for the next book
December 25, 2016
Loved it
Great background story giving information pertinent to the overall understanding of two characters. Makes it that much more exciting waiting for the next book.
Great background story giving information pertinent to the overall understanding of two characters. Makes it that much more exciting waiting for the next book.
February 9, 2017
Goblinwraith by Tamara Grantham is a companion novella to Silverwitch, Book 4 in the Olive Kennedy Fairy World MD Series, as well as Book 5 in the series. It is told from the viewpoint of Heidel, Kull's sister from the main series.
It's wonderful getting another viewpoint; Heidel and the thief, Maveryck, fall into a portal to the Earth Kingdom, and have an adventure of their own. Definite 5-star read. I cannot wait for book 6.
It's wonderful getting another viewpoint; Heidel and the thief, Maveryck, fall into a portal to the Earth Kingdom, and have an adventure of their own. Definite 5-star read. I cannot wait for book 6.
December 23, 2016
This is a companion novella that ties in with the 4th book in the Olive Kennedy series and anyone who has read Silverwitch needs to pick this up. Without giving spoilers let me just say that this answers some questions about what happened during a little "disappearance". It is brilliant. I think the author read my mind because I have to say I certainly wondered what had happened and now i have read this my questions are answered. What a wonderful little pre Christmas treat for me!
5 well earned stars from me! V""V
5 well earned stars from me! V""V
November 7, 2017
Heidel is a warrior princess that's having a very bad day. Chased by wraiths from the dragons lair and the help she gets is not great She gets sucked into a nightmarish portal Great story to keep you interested in the story and wish there was more at the end still
January 3, 2017
Oh my word! A Bonus book!
I love a good novella and seeing as Silverwitch left me with a book hangover, this was an excellent "hair of the dog" to feed my Faythander addiction.
Plus now my girlcrush is split between Olive and Heidel!
I love a good novella and seeing as Silverwitch left me with a book hangover, this was an excellent "hair of the dog" to feed my Faythander addiction.
Plus now my girlcrush is split between Olive and Heidel!
January 1, 2017
Another great story in this series.
A good if short story from this series. Filled in some story gaps well from the last book in this series.
A good if short story from this series. Filled in some story gaps well from the last book in this series.
January 6, 2017
Once i started this book, I couldn't stop!! I love this series and i love Heidel. I also love the background and the description of her evening dress. Eager for the next story to find out more!
March 24, 2017
This is a wonderful book to slide between four and six of the main series. Not only does this novella help bridge the wait, but it fills in the missing adventures of one of the side characters, Heidel, during the last novel (4).
Heidel and Maveryck were able to escape with the magical staff but were attacked by a Goblinwraith. During the fight, the staff's magic does something unexpected and the two heroes find themselves in the Earth realm. And what happens from there is something Heidel never expected.
This is not a book that can be read alone, but it's definitely worth a read. Heidel's character really comes to life in this novella, adding a whole new facet to her personality. It's not a revelation about her past, but hits her present feelings and thoughts. Where only the warrior has been present before, a more tender side is exposed. . .but no without the warrior hardness.
As is normal with this series, this isn't a warm-fuzzy feeling, emotional tale but wraps around action and tension. The Goblinwraith is dangerous and won't give up. There are battles, tough ones, and danger lurks in every shadow. There's a wonderful sense of humor thrown in, however, as Heidel rams into modern day France, adding a perfect release and rounding off Heidel's character even more.
Only the ending felt a bit rushed and stumbled a little, but since it's already clear where the two will end up--thanks to book 4--this isn't an easy plot to work into.
Summed up, this is a fast-paced, eye-opening side trip which adds to the series and makes the wait for the final moment more exciting.
I received a complimentary copy from the author and enjoy this series so much that I want to share my thoughts.
Heidel and Maveryck were able to escape with the magical staff but were attacked by a Goblinwraith. During the fight, the staff's magic does something unexpected and the two heroes find themselves in the Earth realm. And what happens from there is something Heidel never expected.
This is not a book that can be read alone, but it's definitely worth a read. Heidel's character really comes to life in this novella, adding a whole new facet to her personality. It's not a revelation about her past, but hits her present feelings and thoughts. Where only the warrior has been present before, a more tender side is exposed. . .but no without the warrior hardness.
As is normal with this series, this isn't a warm-fuzzy feeling, emotional tale but wraps around action and tension. The Goblinwraith is dangerous and won't give up. There are battles, tough ones, and danger lurks in every shadow. There's a wonderful sense of humor thrown in, however, as Heidel rams into modern day France, adding a perfect release and rounding off Heidel's character even more.
Only the ending felt a bit rushed and stumbled a little, but since it's already clear where the two will end up--thanks to book 4--this isn't an easy plot to work into.
Summed up, this is a fast-paced, eye-opening side trip which adds to the series and makes the wait for the final moment more exciting.
I received a complimentary copy from the author and enjoy this series so much that I want to share my thoughts.
April 14, 2017
Love It!
I fell in love with the first book in the series and EVERY BOOK AFTER! Be sure you buy them all, because you WILL want to read them all one after the other! Yummy!
I fell in love with the first book in the series and EVERY BOOK AFTER! Be sure you buy them all, because you WILL want to read them all one after the other! Yummy!
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