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Folkloric: A Rip-Roaring Fae Mystery (The Folkloric Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 430 ratings

Where the fae and human realms meet…

Same old sleepy small-town France. I spend my days serving patisserie badly to the outlandish crowd at the café, and writing folklore research papers that will never, ever be published.

That’s until my clanger of a drunken hookup with the town’s hot new doctor, who turns into a hideous drac and eats Grampi’s favourite goat. Oh, and not to mention, a troop of ragtag fae storms my home, a fatal illness devastates the town, and a fae curse threatens Grampi’s life.

I may be having trouble accepting this new and delightful side of reality, but my knowledge of folklore means I have a shot at sorting this whole mess out before the town and everything I love is destroyed. The only thing is, I’ll have to work with the devious, scumbag doctor (he’s still picking goat out of his teeth). And he just might be the biggest challenge of all.

With flawed characters and strong emotional arcs, the Folkloric series weaves a beguiling hidden fae world with epic stakes, all the feels and delectable series-wide, slow-burn romance. The chosen one and the perfect hero were so traumatised by the goblins, they upped and left for another book.

Goodreads praise for Folkloric:

"Best fae book that I've read ever!!"

“This might be the most fun I've had reading a book in a while.”

“I absolutely devoured this book.”

“This is a brilliantly written UF read.”

“A phenomenal introduction to the world of Folkloric.”

"Folklore, Sexy male character, and a troop of short statured men to do your will, what more can you want! But NO this isn't snow white and the seven dwarfs. I couldn't put it down, another sleepless night. Loved it!"

“Oh my goodness. I have another favorite author.”

“Loved the characters, the descriptions everything about the book.”

“I devoured this book and it was so good!!”

“Great world and character building and so many different folklore characters that have come to life!”

“I read this book in one go. Loved it from first page to last.”

“I had a hard time putting the book down.”

“Sensational first book. Very strong characters.”

“A great read 10/10.”

“You are in for a real treat.”

“5 stars and I wish I could give more!!”

“It is so well written, the characters so deep, and such a detailed world I can envision it.”

“I absolutely loved this story and world!!”

“I love all the Fae and the details that make it seem so real!”

“This book had me engrossed within its story, and it still has me wanting to read more.”

“This is one of the best urban fantasy reads that I've read in quite a while.”

“An exciting new take on folklore.”

“Would recommend any one to pick this one up.”

“My new favorite series.”

“This book quite literally had me gripping my Kindle so tightly that I had to stretch out my hand!”

“This was one of the best books about magic, the fae, and folklore that I have read in a very long time.”

“This is a book that I could read over and over again and never tire of it. Well worth the read!!”

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Where the fae and human realms meet, there is one gruesome consequence: folklore.

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About the Author

Karenza Grant writes fun and feisty urban fantasy with plenty of humour and a little slow-burn romance. Her early years in Cornwall were largely the source of her fascination with all things mysterious. She lived below a hill reputed to be the Cornish residence of the Unseelie Court, and the local myths got their claws in. Now she's inspired by a broad range of creators from Jim Henson, Arthur Rackham, and Olivier de Marliave, to a whole host of amazing authors on the urban fantasy scene. Currently, she's enjoying weaving her love of France into page-turning stories. She has three black cats known as The Three Guardians, and a crazy lab x spaniel who is just about the only thing that can extract Karenza from her writing desk-if the pooch isn't walked, the legions of hell will be released.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CJVRXX1L
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ L'Ours Books (March 25, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 25, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 338 pages
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Karenza Grant writes fun and feisty urban fantasy with plenty of humour and a little slow-burn romance.

Her early years in Cornwall were largely the source of her fascination with all things mysterious. She lived below a hill reputed to be the Cornish residence of the Unseelie Court, and the local myths got their claws in. Now she’s inspired by a broad range of creators from Jim Henson, Arthur Rackham, and Olivier de Marliave, to a whole host of amazing authors on the urban fantasy scene. Currently, she’s enjoying weaving her love of France into page-turning stories.

She has three black cats known as The Three Guardians, and a crazy lab x spaniel who is just about the only thing that can extract Karenza from her writing desk—if the pooch isn’t walked, the legions of hell will be released.

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Customers enjoyed the book's engaging story and wonderful characters. They appreciated the woven elements of local folklore and fantasy into the narrative.

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Customers enjoy the story. They find it interesting and fun to read, with good world-building. The prequel is worth checking out.

"...read for anyone who is into folklore, tales of faeries, or just likes a great read! I can't wait for book 2!" Read more

"The world building is good- I’ve read a ton of folktale/mythology based fiction, but French is new to me...." Read more

"...Great story so far, the mix of today's world interacting with fae was excellent...." Read more

"The world building was good. But I just could not connect with the main characters. The male lead was too smug, something I cannot abide in real men...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the characters' development. They find the characters wonderful and imbued with humour, grit, determination, courage, and more.

"...At the same time, she imbues her characters with humour, grit, determination, courage, and as in the case of Lucas, charming sexiness that makes it..." Read more

"...I like the main characters and I can’t wait to see where this goes!" Read more

"...The characters are wonderful, and i can't wait to see what happens with the two main characters. Looking forward to read the second in the series." Read more

"...Put this together with some magic, super wonderful characters, and set it in a French village and you have yourself a fantastic read...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the local folklore and stories woven into the book. They find it a fun spin on folklore and fantasy rooted in folklore that sparks their interest.

"I love fantasy rooted in folklore and this was enough different that it sparked my interest. So glad I took the chance to read it...." Read more

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French Folklore! So Cool!
4 out of 5 stars
French Folklore! So Cool!
This is the first book I've ever read with French folklore and legends. As I was reading, I found myself searching the internet for images of the creatures Grant described and for any little bit of information I could find. I loved that her book wasn't filled with the same fae creatures that I've read about all my life.I loved how Camille had spent her whole life researching folklore and myths but didn't actually believe in them. Her compassion and patience with Grampi were heartwarming, and I truly enjoyed how Grant made it so that he could only talk about his goats.The D&D gang that hung out at the bakery was reminiscent of my teen years, except that I wasn't one of the girls taunting the "nerds"; I was one of the "nerds".The way Fairy bordered our world and the travel through Fairy were set up splendidly. I especially enjoyed the rocks in Fairy.I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys a little mystery to go with their urban fantasy.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
    Fairy tales and stories of wee ones are what children grow up listening to, many times lulling them into sweet dreams. That's all fine and dandy until you grow older and wiser. As adults, we "know" the happy fairytales of our childhood are nothing more than stories meant to entertain and amuse. They aren't real.

    But what if they were real? And what if they were much darker and more dangerous than even our adult minds could imagine?

    Karenza Grant takes the reader to those dark alternatives in her first book of the Folkloric Series, cleverly ripping off the blinders of our youth and exposing the various levels of Fae to our adult imagination Her vivid descriptions of not only the characters, but also the landscape and "history" of Fae and it's inhabitants opens up a new level of understanding of where those childhood tales lead to. At the same time, she imbues her characters with humour, grit, determination, courage, and as in the case of Lucas, charming sexiness that makes it hard for the reader not to root for. A MUST read for anyone who is into folklore, tales of faeries, or just likes a great read! I can't wait for book 2!
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
    The world building is good- I’ve read a ton of folktale/mythology based fiction, but French is new to me. I like the main characters and I can’t wait to see where this goes!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024
    I love fantasy rooted in folklore and this was enough different that it sparked my interest. So glad I took the chance to read it. I've not read up or heard stories about the folklore of the Pyrenees, it was like a new door opened up and sucked me in. Great story so far, the mix of today's world interacting with fae was excellent. I loved the snippets of local folklore and stories woven in, masterfully done! The characters are wonderful, and i can't wait to see what happens with the two main characters. Looking forward to read the second in the series.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2024
    The world building was good. But I just could not connect with the main characters. The male lead was too smug, something I cannot abide in real men. Excellent research on the folklore of the region.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024
    Reading this fun, exciting, and incredible story from a truly masterful story teller has been an awesome experience. First, I love a good story and secondly, I love folklore. Put this together with some magic, super wonderful characters, and set it in a French village and you have yourself a fantastic read. Can't wait to read book 2...Oh, I really wish I lived in this village!
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024
    I was not able to fully immerse myself in this world, but did find several things that I liked: Grampi, The Men, and the goats.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2024
    This one had me flipping pages as fast as my eyes could read. Camille is an analytical, stubborn, and suffering PTSD. Grampi is not improving, and fae are everywhere. No time for besties, and a decision is looming as to being a Keeper. Doc Lucas is chasing the sickness killing folks, and Camille is making strange friends. Plus a new brioche baker must be hired before Ines falls over. Great read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
    This is the first book I've ever read with French folklore and legends. As I was reading, I found myself searching the internet for images of the creatures Grant described and for any little bit of information I could find. I loved that her book wasn't filled with the same fae creatures that I've read about all my life.

    I loved how Camille had spent her whole life researching folklore and myths but didn't actually believe in them. Her compassion and patience with Grampi were heartwarming, and I truly enjoyed how Grant made it so that he could only talk about his goats.

    The D&D gang that hung out at the bakery was reminiscent of my teen years, except that I wasn't one of the girls taunting the "nerds"; I was one of the "nerds".

    The way Fairy bordered our world and the travel through Fairy were set up splendidly. I especially enjoyed the rocks in Fairy.

    I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys a little mystery to go with their urban fantasy.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars
    French Folklore! So Cool!

    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
    This is the first book I've ever read with French folklore and legends. As I was reading, I found myself searching the internet for images of the creatures Grant described and for any little bit of information I could find. I loved that her book wasn't filled with the same fae creatures that I've read about all my life.

    I loved how Camille had spent her whole life researching folklore and myths but didn't actually believe in them. Her compassion and patience with Grampi were heartwarming, and I truly enjoyed how Grant made it so that he could only talk about his goats.

    The D&D gang that hung out at the bakery was reminiscent of my teen years, except that I wasn't one of the girls taunting the "nerds"; I was one of the "nerds".

    The way Fairy bordered our world and the travel through Fairy were set up splendidly. I especially enjoyed the rocks in Fairy.

    I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys a little mystery to go with their urban fantasy.
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  • Francine
    5.0 out of 5 stars New world
    Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2025
    A great new world, with interesting characters and of course, folklore! Highly recommend this book to those who like discovering the Fae
  • Heather Knox
    5.0 out of 5 stars Adult fairy tales, anyone e
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2025
    As a 60 year old who has missed fairy stories, I am absolutely loving this book. The author draws you in with the characters and I find it hard to put down. Can't wait to read more of this series.
  • Caprice
    5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive beginning!
    Reviewed in Australia on January 14, 2025
    Folkloric (Folkloric #1) by Karenza Grant marks the true beginning of an intriguing new series. While events from the prequel (Folkloric Fae, Folkloric #0.5) are briefly mentioned in passing, it’s not necessary to read the prequel before diving into this book—it stands perfectly well on its own.

    The story is set in a richly imagined world inspired by French small-town folklore, which adds a unique and enchanting charm to the narrative. The FMC is unexpectedly thrust into the mysterious and dangerous realm of the fae, struggling to believe and adapt to the reality of their existence. Her journey of discovery and adjustment feels authentic and relatable, drawing readers deeper into the story.

    The plot is fast-paced, keeping the pages turning, while the character development is impressive, with each figure adding depth and complexity to the unfolding tale. The book provided an excellent blend of intrigue, suspense, and emotional growth, making it a fantastic start to the series.

    I’m thoroughly impressed and excited to dive deeper into this captivating world.
  • Ghoop
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2024
    I brought this book whilst I was recovering from surgery. Firstly intrigued by the title and my curiosity on a writers interpretation of the Fae. Very glad that I got this book,as I have avoided fantasy books up until now. This book is page turner, homourous and deals with the dilemas that the characters face, adeptly.

    Looking forward to reading the next book in this series
  • Penelope
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worthy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 30, 2024
    Worthy read. My husband and son had a giggle at the 'High Elf' when I read some quotes out. They both are D&D players.
    Yes it all starts there, lol.

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