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  • Written by: Erin A. Craig
  • Narrated by: Rachel Music
  • Length: 14 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (16 ratings)

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Small Favors

Written by: Erin A. Craig
Narrated by: Rachel Music
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Publisher's Summary

The instant New York Times best seller

From the critically-acclaimed author of House of Salt and Sorrows comes a mesmerizing and chilling fairy-talesque novel about Ellerie Downing, a young woman in a small town with monsters lurking in the trees and dark desires hidden in the shadows - in Amity Falls, nothing is more dangerous than a wish come true.

"Unique, enchanting, and haunting." (Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times best-selling author of the Cursebreaker series)

"Full of beasts, bargains, and blood, Small Favors is a folk horror tale that feels like a classic but is utterly fresh. Sweet, dark, and complex as wildflower honey." (Hannah Whitten, New York Times best-selling author of For the Wolf)

"A deliciously dark fairy tale filled with bone-chilling horror and breathtaking romance that will keep you turning the pages long into the night." (Kara Thomas, author of The Cheerleaders and That Weekend)

"As dark and romantic as it haunting, Small Favors is an eerie fairytale that I couldn’t put down." (Alexis Henderson, author of The Year of the Witching)

Ellerie Downing is waiting for something to happen. Life in isolated Amity Falls, surrounded by an impenetrable forest, has a predictable sameness. Her days are filled with tending to her family's beehives, chasing after her sisters, and dreaming of bigger things while her twin, Samuel, is free to roam as he wishes.

Early town settlers fought off monstrous creatures in the woods, and whispers that the creatures still exist keep the Downings and their neighbors from venturing too far. When some townsfolk go missing on a trip to fetch supplies, a heavy unease settles over the Falls.

Strange activities begin to plague the town, and as the seasons change, it's clear that something is terribly wrong. The creatures are real, and they're offering to fulfill the residents' deepest desires, however grand, for just a small favor. These seemingly trifling demands, however, hide sinister intentions. Soon Ellerie finds herself in a race against time to stop Amity Falls, her family, and the boy she loves from going up in flames.

©2021 Erin A. Craig (P)2021 Listening Library

What the critics say

A Reese’s Book Club Recommended Spooky Read!

A PopSugar Best Book of July pick!

"[A] gloriously dark fairy tale.... Erin A. Craig has conjured a spellbinding tale of magic and horror." (Shelf Awareness, starred review)

"If you’re looking for a book to give you goosebumps as you read, you’re going to want to add this one to your TBR!” (The Nerd Daily)

"A chilling tale about what lurks in the shadows of the people you think you know." (Tor)

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Captivating story, was on the edge of my seat.

Loved it! It was an Amazing Story. I loved the twists and turns. Awesome Author!

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Loves this fun, captivating story !! I was sad it ended

I love this book! Great characters, lots of character development throughout the story. The mysterious activities keep you on the edge constantly waiting to uncover to truth. Spooky without being frightening. Wholesome romance too.

Well written, varied descriptions. Plot has fantastic pacing with a balance between the main characters internal processing and action.

Narration was awesome, voice change for characters that match their personalities/age. Never felt monotone

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Good story, great characters

Enjoyed parts of this story quite a bit. Beautiful building of setting and characters. I wished for a little more depth at times, but it’s a fun, fantastical story for a quick read.

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A Great Book!

I had gotten this book since I was utterly obsessed with another book from the same author, getting this book was definitely a good decision! I loved the slow unfolding of the mystery behind all the strange things happening in the story. The narrator does an excellent job as well!

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I want to hear more !

Loved it. I commute an hour each way to work and it gave me such joy!

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