Jennifer Elwell Comeau
softcover 978-1-961905-45-0
e-book 978-1-961905-18-4
April 2025 | 372 pages | Age: Young adult and up
Categories: Historical fiction, general | Literary fiction | Fiction, magical realism | Fiction, women | Young adult fiction
With evocative imagery, A Moon in All Things tells the story of an unbridled young woman in remote 1820s County Galway, Ireland. She is unusual in her desire to captain boats but bonded to her people’s ancient Celtic ceremonies. Comeau draws readers into a web of mysterious otherworldly connections in a land under siege by dominating powers, where stories of the past clash with premonitions of the future, revealing the truth about Morrigan’s destiny through the objects her great-grandmother left behind. The novel is written in lyrical, open-hearted prose and asks big questions that are as relevant today as at any time: What is our true nature? Separate and elevated from the rest of Earth’s beings, or an integral and equal part of a World Tree of Creation?
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How to use A Moon in All Things in learning
A Moon in All Things is a lyrical work of historical fiction infused with Celtic myth, ecological awareness, and feminine resilience. Set in 1820s Ireland, it invites readers to explore the boundaries between the seen and unseen, the ancestral and the present. The novel is a rich tool for sparking discussions around voice, legacy, and the healing power of reconnecting with oneself, one’s land, and one’s story.
Use this book to:
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Examine the role of folklore in shaping cultural identity.
Explore how Celtic mythology and Irish folklore are reimagined through Morrigan Lane’s journey and how myth serves as a living, evolving force in literature. -
Discuss the tension between tradition and transformation.
Consider how Morrigan’s desire to follow her inner calling conflicts with her village’s expectations—and how this tension speaks to generational, spiritual, and societal change. -
Engage with themes of feminine power and silencing.
Reflect on historical constraints placed on women and how Morrigan’s resistance parallels ongoing conversations about autonomy, intuition, and voice. -
Explore literary craft through poetic prose.
Analyze Comeau’s lyrical writing style, sensory detail, and internal voice—making it an ideal model for creative writing workshops and literary analysis. -
Reflect on ecological connection and ancestral memory.
Use the novel as a gateway to personal and collective inquiry: What does it mean to belong to a place? How do we carry forward the wisdom of those who came before us?
“Atmospheric and beguiling … Comeau uses the Irish setting … and tales of the Otherworld and Tuatha dé Danann to craft an ethereal, fablelike narrative. Morrigan, friends, family, and fellow villagers come alive … fitting perfectly into the picturesque village … Morrigan’s frustration with the imposed limits on her gender adds a fascinating dimension to the spooky tale.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Comeau delivers a beautifully crafted historical fantasy infused with lyricism and Celtic magic. [The] heroine’s viewpoint is consistently engrossing, allowing readers full access to her internal life, as well as a vicarious connection to the natural world that so informs her character.”
—Booklife Prize
“A luscious novel that invokes the beauty of Ireland. Comeau’s vivid characters are steeped in the mystical qualities of Celtic traditions…an invitation to a deeper connection with nature within and without.”
—Ellen Dee Davidson, author of The Miracle Forest/El Bosque Milagroso and Sacred Forest Bathing.
“An excellent and thoroughly enjoyable read. I felt fully immersed in Comeau’s story world and loved the details of sea life and old Irish culture inherent to the piece … the map of the village map was wonderful. This is fantastic work.”
—Ink & Insights Competition
“A writer should be able to ‘dance with a pen’ according to Nietzsche. If we accept this as a test for a writer, then Comeau passes with flying colors her first time out of the gate. A Moon in All Things is not formulaic magic realism, but rather reality as magic. It’s a generous, warm-hearted, and well-researched novel; readers will want more.”
—Tom Bancroft, former book critic
“This book brims with life, magic, and a flow back to the forces of nature we have forsaken. Oh my.”
—Ellen Kleiner, former publishing editor
