The Wood

by Laura M. Browne-Lambert

Overview

A coming-of-age story set in a small village on the edge of the wood, this novella tells the story of self-acceptance, found family, and the power within.

Like every other girl in her village, Kyla has been taught to ward off curses with the right concoction of herbs, but when the curse of a new plague falls upon the Village, the Aunts fail to purge the illness from ailing citizens. After an accident leaves Kyla struggling to adapt to a new disability, she becomes the target of a witch-hunt. In order to survive, she will have to consider what it means to be a witch.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940184359465
Publisher:	Laura Browne-Lambert
Publication date:	06/02/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

From a young age, Laura knew something was missing from the books she read. Even today, so many of the books that reach readers lack strong women and femme-presenting characters, or positive representation for the queer and disabled communities. Laura's writing emphasizes characters, identities, and experiences she missed out on in her youth.

Laura is also the creator of the Underground Bookshelf. This project provides free short stories and literary resources every week with the intention of making diverse stories more accessible to everyone.

Laura is queer and neurodivergent, and has a chronic illness caused by long-COVID. She lives in Boston, MA with her wife, Jasmine. She enjoys gardening, painting, and finding new science fiction or fantasy books to enjoy.