A frog-faced fairy with a mushroom body (??) is guarding a secret tower where a "sleeping beauty" is locked away...for a good reason.
In classic T. Kingfisher form, this story is sweet & savory.
It's heartwarming, kinda cozy, and cute...the main protagonist is very cute and it's also dark with creepy, disturbing undertones.
I actually think Kingfisher has a thing for swamps--this one is so atmospheric. Lots of flora and fauna and folklore. Kelpies, Fae Folk, Changelings, and lonely Knights who feel like failures and desperately want to rescue someone.
I just loved being in this story.