Nightshade and Oak

Editor’s Pick: Nightshade and Oak by Molly O’Neill is out now since February 3, 2026.
Nightshade and Oak
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Published: February 3, 2026

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Nightshade and Oak Release Date: February 3, 2026
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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. 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.

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Genre: Fantasy

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