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Calla left her life behind, haunted by a curse she cannot control. She seeks refuge in the land of a thousand hellos, Ireland, for a fresh start-a place where no one knows who or what she is. Colm fled from Clonmara seven long years ago, but now it's his father's birthday, and the clan has gathered to celebrate the ould one. Each day brings back the memories that ruined him. Saoirse dwells in the shadows of a lost love, unwilling to move on and unable to forget. The crystals say one thing, but the cold, hard truth tells another. Ciarán walked away from the woman he loved for the fun, for the craic. He didn't realize that one rash decision would impact the lives of so many, least of all his own. Four broken hearts, brought together by the thread of love.

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The Scald Crow doesn't waste time with hand-holding. Author Hanna Park kicks you straight into the Irish bogs, car troubles, and uncanny vibes before you can even unpack your suitcase. It's a ride-mud-splattered, magical, and way more emotional than you'd expect.The story follows Calla Sweet, a Canadian news anchor who crashes-literally and figuratively-into the Irish countryside. She's reeling from a career implosion, haunted by a mysterious ability to foresee death, and tangled up in an inheritance from a man she's never met. What follows is a trippy, slow-burn unraveling of secrets, fae folklore, and personal reckoning, all soaked in atmosphere thicker than a pint of Guinness.Calla's voice is hilarious, sharp, and often heartbreaking. One minute she's cracking jokes about bog stench and bees, the next she's reliving trauma or spiraling into a vision. The tone swings wildly-and that's the beauty of it. Hanna Park writes like she's sitting across from you at a pub, telling ghost stories between pints. Sometimes poetic, sometimes blunt, always immersive.Then there's Colm O'Donnell. Former military, current tree farmer (ish), and the brooding mystery man you didn't ask for but definitely needed. He's got secrets. Big ones. The tension between him and Calla hums through the pages-not in a cheesy rom-com way, but in a ""this could get really messy"" kind of way. And it does.What makes this book stand out isn't just the Irish folklore-it's the way Park blends it into the everyday. Faerie beliefs, ancestral ties, and supernatural tinges creep in slowly, almost casually. You're never sure if you're in a fantasy or just reading the most magical slice-of-life novel ever written. Either way, it works.The pacing's a little uneven at times. Some scenes go on longer than they probably should, especially in the quieter middle sections. But the dialogue sparkles, the emotional weight lands, and the sense of place is absolutely nailed. By the time the last page rolls around, you're left wanting more-in a good way. It's the first in the Beyond the Faerie Rath series, and you'll be itching to follow Calla deeper into the rabbit hole.The Scald Crow is a moody, magical, and wonderfully weird debut that sneaks up on you. It's not about saving the world-it's about finding your place in it, even if that place happens to be at the edge of two worlds.5 Stars Literary Titan

The Scald Crow doesn't waste time with hand-holding. Author Hanna Park kicks you straight into the Irish bogs, car troubles, and uncanny vibes before you can even unpack your suitcase. It's a ride-mud-splattered, magical, and way more emotional than you'd expect.The story follows Calla Sweet, a Canadian news anchor who crashes-literally and figuratively-into the Irish countryside. She's reeling from a career implosion, haunted by a mysterious ability to foresee death, and tangled up in an inheritance from a man she's never met. What follows is a trippy, slow-burn unraveling of secrets, fae folklore, and personal reckoning, all soaked in atmosphere thicker than a pint of Guinness.Calla's voice is hilarious, sharp, and often heartbreaking. One minute she's cracking jokes about bog stench and bees, the next she's reliving trauma or spiraling into a vision. The tone swings wildly-and that's the beauty of it. Hanna Park writes like she's sitting across from you at a pub, telling ghost stories between pints. Sometimes poetic, sometimes blunt, always immersive.Then there's Colm O'Donnell. Former military, current tree farmer (ish), and the brooding mystery man you didn't ask for but definitely needed. He's got secrets. Big ones. The tension between him and Calla hums through the pages-not in a cheesy rom-com way, but in a ""this could get really messy"" kind of way. And it does.What makes this book stand out isn't just the Irish folklore-it's the way Park blends it into the everyday. Faerie beliefs, ancestral ties, and supernatural tinges creep in slowly, almost casually. You're never sure if you're in a fantasy or just reading the most magical slice-of-life novel ever written. Either way, it works.The pacing's a little uneven at times. Some scenes go on longer than they probably should, especially in the quieter middle sections. But the dialogue sparkles, the emotional weight lands, and the sense of place is absolutely nailed. By the time the last page rolls around, you're left wanting more-in a good way. It's the first in the Beyond the Faerie Rath series, and you'll be itching to follow Calla deeper into the rabbit hole.The Scald Crow is a moody, magical, and wonderfully weird debut that sneaks up on you. It's not about saving the world-it's about finding your place in it, even if that place happens to be at the edge of two worlds.5 Stars Literary Titan Calla is trying to outrun her curse but Ireland has more than a few surprises in store for her, including handsome Colm, who awakens her soul. Can she open her heart to Colm and embrace her gift? The Scald Crow is a breathtaking romantasy set on the glorious Emerald Isle, also known as Ireland. Hanna Park has a lyrical narration style I just love. Every scene is imbued with emotion and magic. The emotional narration captured my soul from the very first page. The characters, though, are what make The Scald Crow an unforgettable read. Let's start with the characters. Calla is our main heroine. I connected with her on so many levels. I've been in her shoes and related to her fleeing reflex. It was so much fun to see her reawaken and discover her true self in Ireland. Colm is a mysterious hero but he quickly became one of my favorite characters. He has some dark secrets but it's his strength and love that won me over. Hanna Park has penned another impossible to put down read. Warning: there's a cliffhanger and it's a doozy but rest assured, the next book is coming out later this year. Grab this book and read it today. Rating: 5+ stars N.N. Light's Book Heaven

Calla is trying to outrun her curse but Ireland has more than a few surprises in store for her, including handsome Colm, who awakens her soul. Can she open her heart to Colm and embrace her gift? The Scald Crow is a breathtaking romantasy set on the glorious Emerald Isle, also known as Ireland. Hanna Park has a lyrical narration style I just love. Every scene is imbued with emotion and magic. The emotional narration captured my soul from the very first page. The characters, though, are what make The Scald Crow an unforgettable read. Let's start with the characters. Calla is our main heroine. I connected with her on so many levels. I've been in her shoes and related to her fleeing reflex. It was so much fun to see her reawaken and discover her true self in Ireland. Colm is a mysterious hero but he quickly became one of my favorite characters. He has some dark secrets but it's his strength and love that won me over. Hanna Park has penned another impossible to put down read. Warning: there's a cliffhanger and it's a doozy but rest assured, the next book is coming out later this year. Grab this book and read it today. Rating: 5+ stars N.N. Light's Book Heaven

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