Woven From Clay, Jenny Birch
Woven From Clay, Jenny Birch
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Woven From Clay
A Novel

Author: Jenny Birch

Narrator: Yael Rizowy

Unabridged: 10 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/12/2025


Synopsis

In this fresh and imaginative contemporary fantasy, a golem must master the magic that binds her together and finds an unexpected ally in the mysterious boy sent to ensure her demise.

Terra Slater might not know anything about her birth family or where she comes from, but that’s never stopped her, and she fully intends her senior year to be her best yet. Until the dark and mysterious Thorne Wilder—a magical bounty hunter—moves to town, bringing revelations that wreck all of her plans.

When Terra learns she is a golem, not born but crafted from mud and magic by a warlock, her world is upended. Worse, Cyrus Quill, the warlock who made her, is a fugitive, on the run from the witches who want to hold him accountable for his past crimes. But Quill’s sentence is death, which would unravel the threads of magic that hold Terra—and all of the other golems that he crafted—together.

Desperate to save herself and her friends, Terra strikes a deal with Thorne and his coven to preserve the warlock’s life and his magic. If she can prove her worth to the coven by mastering the magic within her, the golems will survive. If she can’t, they’ll perish along with Cyrus. As Thorne helps her to see and manipulate the tapestry of magic that surrounds them, their unexpected alliance evolves into something more and Terra comes to understand the depths of her magic, her humanity, and her love for the people most important to her.

A Macmillan Audio production from Wednesday Books

About Jenny Birch

Jenny Birch is a middle school teacher of English, French, and history, and serves as a youth theater director for students in grades 7-12. She lives in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA with her husband and three children. Jenny holds a BA in French and an MEd in Instruction & Learning and as an adoptee herself, she is a passionate advocate for children, particularly those in the foster care and adoption communities. When she’s not in her classroom or on stage with her students, you can find her either dancing in the kitchen with her family or flexing her overactive imagination.

About Yael Rizowy

Yael Rizowy was born in Chicago, raised in New York City, and shaped by a lifelong love of storytelling. With a background in voiceover, theater, musical theater, and comedy, Yael brings energy, emotion, and character to everything she narrates, draw inginspiration from performers like Jim Dale, Steven Weber, and Amy Poehler—artists who make storytelling feel both effortless and unforgettable.Her style is warm, approachable, and full of discovery—like a friend guiding you through an unforgettable experience.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tiffany on November 05, 2024

A golem crafted from mud and magic? Excuse me. ✨ Thank you so much, Wednesday Books, for an ARC of this upcoming release and for bringing this book to my attention. Let me tell you - this did not disappoint. I loved this book so much! "Woven From Clay" is a captivating story that weaves together eleme......more

Goodreads review by Devin The Book Dragon on March 21, 2025

This book reminded me of many Twilight-era young adult paranormal romances. It has many of the same trends, such as a mysterious boy showing up that somehow knows more about her than anyone else. A fmc with untapped powers. This book is quite Cheesey. These golems were created from the earth, and had......more

Goodreads review by Louise on August 09, 2025

(2.75 stars) I was interested in this book because I’m always interested in a new story revolving around golems. A golem is a mythical creature of Jewish folklore, made from clay, but in Woven From Clay, there was not even a single shred of Jewish content. Hence my big disappointment. Aimed at teens/......more

Goodreads review by a foray in fantasy on August 04, 2025

I just found myself underwhelmed and disappointed by this book. Maybe it would have worked for me in the golden age of Twilight-esque books, but unfortunately it didn't work for me now. None of the characters had any complexity-- they were all incredibly one-note (e.g. only good, secretly good all al......more

Goodreads review by Dots on February 26, 2025

Honestly, exceeded expectations and I would've ate this up as a middle school-high school kid. The story follows a girl named Terra who, as far as she knows, is a normal (albeit, very successful, rule following, a-type) high school kid. A boy turns up and breaks the news that she's a golem created by......more


Quotes

"Heartfelt and emotional. Through the fresh perspective of a high-schooler grappling with her newfound identity as a golem, Birch writes with tender care about what it means to be human." —Vanessa Le, author of The Last Bloodcarver

"Jenny Birch’s debut is a delight—a fantasy that feels as real as the family at its heart. Filled with flesh-and-blood (and mud) characters, eye-popping enchantments, and the humble magic of home, the beautifully crafted, deeply felt world comes to life under the artist’s skilled hands." —Joshua David Bellin, author of Survival Colony 9

"Jenny Birch's poignant debut is a magical journey about identity, belonging, and figuring out who you truly are." —Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace

"Charming, magical and swoonworthy—this golem-meets-witch debut was an utter delight!" –Kika Hatzopoulou, bestselling author of Threads That Bind

"Birch offers readers a thrilling world of witches and bounty hunters in a story that handles the well-tread theme of what makes us human exceptionally well." –Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books