The Faerie Isle: Tales and Traditions of Ireland’s Forgotten Folklore

Reviews:

Quinn’s writing has a folksy, intimate tone; readers will feel as though they’re huddled by the fireside, listening to a gifted storyteller holding an audience spellbound. Even folklore enthusiasts will find unique depths within each jam-packed entry. Reminiscent of Stephen Gammell’s work, Flynn’s illustrations are grotesquely gorgeous—like the fae they depict, they are texturally rich, glowing with a unique allure and just a touch unsettling. ~Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Overall, this is a big success and will be great in classes that are looking at folktale imagery and motifs that occur across cultures. For independent enjoyment, recommend to readers who like their fairy tales to come with a little darkness. ~Booklist (starred review)

In this enchanting debut, Quinn offers an accessible introductory guide to a bevy of myths, monsters, and mischief-makers from Irish folklore. ~Publishers Weekly

While plenty of modern takes on faeries have done much to erode the Disneyfied fairy-dust image that the volume sets itself against, there’s still much to appreciate here, and even older readers will enjoy the sinister side of faeries and the gorgeous art. ~The Bulletin