Small Favors

Delacorte Press
Cover Design by Casey Moses, Artwork Design by There is Studio

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the critically-acclaimed author of House of Salt and Sorrows comes a mesmerizing and chilling fairy-talesque novel about Ellerie Downing, a young woman in a small town with monsters lurking in the trees and dark desires hidden in the shadows—in Amity Falls, nothing is more dangerous than a wish come true.

Ellerie Downing is waiting for something to happen. Life in isolated Amity Falls, surrounded by an impenetrable forest, has a predictable sameness. Her days are filled with tending to her family's beehives, chasing after her sisters, and dreaming of bigger things while her twin, Samuel, is free to roam as he wishes.

Early town settlers fought off monstrous creatures in the woods, and whispers that the creatures still exist keep the Downings and their neighbors from venturing too far. When some townsfolk go missing on a trip to fetch supplies, a heavy unease settles over the Falls.

Strange activities begin to plague the town, and as the seasons change, it's clear that something is terribly wrong. The creatures are real, and they're offering to fulfill the residents' deepest desires, however grand, for just a small favor. These seemingly trifling demands, however, hide sinister intentions. Soon Ellerie finds herself in a race against time to stop Amity Falls, her family, and the boy she loves from going up in flames.


"Unique, enchanting, and haunting."

Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author of the Cursebreaker series


  • “Full of beasts, bargains, and blood, ‘Small Favors’ is a folk horror tale that feels like a classic but is utterly fresh. Sweet, dark, and complex as wildflower honey.”

    Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf

  • "A deliciously dark fairy tale filled with bone-chilling horror and breathtaking romance that will keep you turning the pages long into the night."

    Kara Thomas, author of The Cheerleaders and That Weekend

  • “As dark and romantic as it haunting, ‘Small Favors’ is an eerie fairytale that I couldn’t put down.”

    Alexis Henderson, author of The Year of the Witching

  • ★"[A] gloriously dark fairy tale...Erin A. Craig has conjured a spellbinding tale of magic and horror."

    Shelf Awareness, starred review

  • “If you’re looking for a book to give you goosebumps as you read, you’re going to want to add this one to your TBR!”

    The Nerd Daily

  • "A chilling tale about what lurks in the shadows of the people you think you know."

    Tor.com

  • “‘Small Favors’ by Erin A. Craig will give you chills no matter how hot it is outside."

    Popsugar

  • "‘Small Favors’ is as much about humanity as it is about horror. Perfect for readers who love mysteries and the macabre."

    BookPage

  • "Fans of Brenna Yovanoff and Erin Bowman will enjoy this lushly built, ominous rural America."

    Publisher’s Weekly

  • "Craig twists a slow-burn fairy tale around classic horror tropes that ultimately land on satisfying beats."

    School & Library Journal

Honors

  • Instant New York Times Bestseller

  • Indie Bestseller

  • Barnes and Noble YA Book Club Pick (August 2021)

  • Barnes and Noble Best Books of 2021

  • Reese’s Book Club Recommended Spooky Read

  • POPSUGAR Best Book of July Pick


"An engrossing combination of the supernatural and human psychology."

Kirkus Reviews


Foreign Sales

Brazil: Melhoramentos

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Czech Republic: Euromedia Group

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Germany: Festa Verlag

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Italy: Fanucci

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Poland: NieZwykłe

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Romania: Corint Books

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Russia: Clever Media Group

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Slovakia: Ikar

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Turkey: Epsilon

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Brazil: Melhoramentos 〰️ Czech Republic: Euromedia Group 〰️ Germany: Festa Verlag 〰️ Italy: Fanucci 〰️ Poland: NieZwykłe 〰️ Romania: Corint Books 〰️ Russia: Clever Media Group 〰️ Slovakia: Ikar 〰️ Turkey: Epsilon 〰️