How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days

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By Jessie Sylva

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On Sale
Jan 20, 2026
Publisher
Hachette Audio
ISBN-13
9781668655290

Price

$27.99

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Format:

  1. Audiobook Download (Unabridged) $27.99
  2. ebook $9.99 $12.99 CAD
  3. Trade Paperback $18.99 $24.99 CAD

How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days by debut author Jessie Sylva is the cozy tale of a halfling and a goblin who must learn to love each other despite their differences. Called “an adorable delight!” (Sarah Beth Durst), this novel is brimming with popular romance tropes and warmth and is perfect for fans of The Honey Witch and The Spellshop

What if cottagecore and goblincore fell in love?

When a halfling, Pansy, and a goblin, Ren, each think they’ve inherited the same cottage, they make a bargain: they’ll live in the house together and whoever is driven out first forfeits their ownership.

Amidst forced proximity and cultural misunderstandings, the two begin to fall in love.

But when the cottage – and their communities – are threatened by a common enemy, the duo must learn to trust each other, and convince goblins and halflings to band together to oust the tall intruder.

  • "An adorable delight! This wonderful and charming treasure of a book will warm your heart!" 
    Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop
  • How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days is an adorable story that will fulfill your cottagecore dreams—and also carries a poignant message about acceptance, belonging, and community. This sweet, cozy tale is the perfect escape for anyone seeking comfort, warmth, and a dash of magic.”
     
    M. Stevenson, author of Behooved
  • "How To Lose A Goblin In Ten Days redefines “coziness” in the most romantic and charming manner. Jessie Sylva settles readers into a soothingly familiar world before gently and thoughtfully upending all expectations of it. An utterly lovely and unforgettable book – comforting as freshly-baked shortbread or the softest of moss– that I already want to read again!"
     
    Sylvie Cathrall, author of A Letter to the Luminous Deep
  • "Imagine a honey sweet enemies-to-lovers story set in a high fantasy world of hobbits, goblins and wizards. How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days is a charming tale that weaves delicious food descriptions, a burgeoning queer romance and cute animal sidekicks with the too often ignored wisdom that embracing differences makes for richer lives. Cozy fantasy lovers will tuck into this lovely story and want to savor every last morsel." 
    J. Penner, author of A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic

Jessie Sylva (Photo Credit: Jessica Hassett)

Jessie Sylva

About the Author

Jessie is a recovering lawyer living in Toronto with her wife and two cats. She writes fantasy with an emphasis on queer joy, telling stories full of magic, adventure, and, of course, kissing. The cozy fantasy HOW TO LOSE A GOBLIN IN TEN DAYS is her debut novel, although her first writing commission was THE OFFICIAL DRAGON AGE COOKBOOK.

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