Publishers Weekly: Inspired by Christina Rossetti’s “Goblin Market,” this delightful fantasy from Hackwith (Toto) plunges readers into a memorable and wonderfully off-kilter magical world. A decade after goblin changeling Toast was retrieved from the mortal world, where she spent her childhood believing herself to be human, she’s reluctantly made a life in the Goblin Market, helping human visitors find the right merchant or perfect deal. Everything’s for sale in the Goblin Market, which is ruled by “the cosmic concept of fair trade.” Then Sam, the human Toast was raised alongside, shows up seeking her long-lost sister and setting off a series of calamitous events, starting with the Market’s guardian, an ancient bear spirit, reincarnating as a cub. With the Market’s magic failing and an ambitious fey prince plotting a ruthless political move, it’s up to Toast, Sam, and a ragtag band of allies—including flirtatious fey knight Valora d’Vespertine—to restore the balance of power. As Toast and her companions face the Market’s many perils, she’s forced to reexamine her approach to family, relationships, and the idea of fair trade. Toast’s emotional journey serves as the heart of this sweet yet nerve-jangling tale of belonging and companionship. With a feral undertone, a swoony queer romance, and a captivating lead, this is sure to charm.
Aug 192026