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Cleaning House (Appalachian Elementals) Paperback – August 1, 2018

by Jeanne Gfellers (Author, Cover Art)
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Centenary Rhodes is a well-traveled name for an old soul, but she doesn't know this yet.

Growing up in southern Appalachia wasn't easy, so Cent left home as soon as she could, but the post-collegiate happiness she'd expected has never occurred. She can't find a decent date, much less find that special someone and, after losing her job in a corporate downsize, she's struggling to meet her most basic needs. Her car has been repossessed, her bills are piling up, and her questionable North Chicago neighborhood is dangerous to navigate.

Returning home to Hare Creek, Tennessee, never crosses Cent's mind until her Great Aunt Tess contacts her with an offer she can't refuse. The family homestead must be sold, and Aunt Tess needs someone to clean it up. Cent will have access to Aunt Tess' garden and truck and can live on the homestead rent-free for as long as it takes. A part-time job is waiting for her as well.
It's a chance to solve some of Cent's financial woes, but will her return be enough when evil sets its sights on Embreeville Mountain and the homestead?

A carefully woven Appalachian tapestry of granny magic, haints, elementals, and the fantastic diversity of the human condition - served with a delicious side of fries and a generous quart of peach moonshine.

Contains LGBTQ+ characters across the spectrum and a nonbinary protagonist.
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Appalachian Elementals
  2. Print length
    304 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Mountain Gap Books
  5. Publication date
    August 1, 2018
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.68 x 9 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    173232770X
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1732327702
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"While this story is full of beautiful, wonderful queerness in all its glory, it isn't limited to that. It's also about taking care of each other and the earth; it's about coming home; it's about family of origin and chosen family; and it's about standing up against the forces of destruction all around us. This is a book for anyone who is looking for love and beauty amidst all the ugliness and cruelty our modern world so often displays". - Author A. M. Leibowitz

"A stand-out book. An imaginative tale of identity steeped in Appalachian folklore." - BookLife Prize

"Honestly, it was nothing like I expected but I was completely drawn into the world the author created and felt as if she (the author) had the secrets of the world trapped within the pages. The use of pronouns was masterful, the glorious understanding that sexuality and life are to be accepted the way people are- everything about this story screamed of love and home and acceptance and magic. This is a book that will stay with you long after you've finished reading" - Author H. M. Gooden
"Jeanne G'Fellers' writing is a refreshing bit of storytelling, able to weave magic into the story line and give life to wonderfully robust queer characters. I can't wait to read the next in the series. Thank you for allowing me to read this piece."- Rainbow Awards (Bi Fantasy award-winning review)

"I'd recommend Cleaning House to readers who enjoy an interesting story of elemental and other magic that has complex characters and explores sexuality, gender, and a person's sense of self." - Author Anne Barwell --"The Appalachiansetting just zings off the page, from the descriptions of the land to theTennessee dialect of some of the characters. More than that, when Jeanne writescharacters who are queer or nonbinary, they're writing from theheart." - Siri, Queer Sci-Fi

"I've never seen a book Quite Like This, either in the bi space or out of it. The combination of such a classic story (reincarnation/soulmates) with both bi romance and the Appalachian setting results in an experience that is utterly magic (pun not entirely intended). The overall writing quality is high, the characters are rich, the setting is lovely, and the interplay of magical realism with the Appalachian folkways is gorgeous. I especially loved the really deft weaving of the bi-ness of the elementals into the contemporary world's evolving relationship with bi-ness and other queerness. I also learned something about the experience of being bi (and also generally queer) in Appalachia, and for that the author has my gratitude." - Bi Writers Association

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mountain Gap Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 1, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 173232770X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1732327702
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.68 x 9 inches
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Appalachian Elementals
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  • Touc
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Being Queer, born and raised in Appalachia, I related to this book a lot. Mountains are full of Spirits. Glad this book let me meet a few!
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  • Becky Adams
    3.0 out of 5 stars Just ok
    Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2019
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    This book was just ok. It was hard for me to finish this book because it was boring and not at all what i. expected.
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  • Bmv
    4.0 out of 5 stars Unique and Addictive
    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2018
    Format: Kindle
    I read a free pre-released version through Hidden Gems.
    Moderate read of under 350 pages. Rated PG for mild sexual content.
    I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The author was kind enough to put in web addresses of her research so that you can look up what certain words mean and the stories behind some of the characters and the location.
    Centenary, an old soul who has lived many lifetimes, starts as a complicated girl. When her aunt Tess calls for her to come home to the Appalachian Homestead, Cent refuses at first, but her friend Betty insists that she goes. Once she's returned, she finds out that she is a quarter witch and that she has an Elemental love, Stowne. In order for Stowne to return from his depths of the dirt, Cent must remember her past lives. In her remembering, she recalls her half magic crazed son Dutsu and an encounter with a Death Elemental, Demis, that didn't end well. Little did she know that these two found their way into this lifetime to cause some havoc. With the help of Rayne (Water Elemental), Pyre (Fire Elemental), Stowne (Earth Elemental), Aunt Tess (not a witch this lifetime but in previous lives), and Aubrey (Cent's cousin and a natural healer), along with other fantastic creatures, she's able to fight for her home and her love.
    This story is unique in so many ways including the stories of the Elementals, the different lives of Cent- fairly historically accurate, and the fluidity of of sexual preference. Once you start, you'll be gripped to learn more about each. I've read nothing like it and look forward to reading the next in the series, Keeping House, set for release in 2019.
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  • luvs2read
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not a story to sip - you gots to chew! Start with this - and keep reading.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2019
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I read every prologue, epilogue and reader guide given by the storyteller and listened to the suggested playlist too. It has layers of tradition, folklore, mystique and cultural nuances that get you tangled up in the novel – not to mention the paranormal-fantasy love story. Don't judge by the definitions of the relationships, love is love and it is already tough on its own. Start with "Cleaning House – dark and full of smoke with a side of bibingka.
    If you like the vibe /video of these songs – you’ll enjoy this read! Elle King ”Ex's & Oh's Fall Out Boy ”I don't care”.
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  • DabOfDarkness
    3.0 out of 5 stars Lots of positives but a bit repetitive
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2020
    Format: Audible Audiobook
    Cool main characters, interesting setting, underlying message of acceptance – all things I like. And yet this story was a bit slow and repetitive for me. Let’s start with Cent. She’s struggling in the big city, working two part-time minimum wage jobs. She once had an awesome job but when she lost it, she found herself drowning in debt. Now her family needs her back home. Aunt Tess and her cousin Aubrey both ask her to return but it’s her neighbor who gives her the final push to get home.

    Back home, Cent has to confront her past and certain aspects of herself she hasn’t fully accepted. This is where the story started to drag a little for me. At first, it was exciting to meet Stone, a childhood friend and magical entity. There’s this reincarnation aspect to the story and Cent must remember her past lives to come into full control of her paranormal abilities. The first flash back or three were interesting, but then it gets repetitive. Cent (and sometimes Stone) are going over and over the same thing again and again. The message of acceptance, while a great one, is on repeat throughout this story despite the changes to scenery.

    I went into this tale expecting an urban fantasy story and basically got a romance with a little bit of magic. The story does have depth but romance in general is not my cup of tea. The repetition didn’t help either. There wasn’t much action for most of the story, but a lot of cuddling and talking about acceptance in one form or another. 3/5 stars.

    The Narration: Alex Riley did an OK job. Riley attempted unique voices for all characters but didn’t always pull it off. The ladies sounded like ladies and the gents like gents and the non-binary folks as either or neither (as dictated by the text). Riley attempted regional accents for the various characters and sometimes this worked and sometimes it didn’t. The pacing was a little slow for the first half but this smoothed out with the majority of the book. There were no tech issues with the recording. 4/5 stars.

    I received a free copy of this book. My opinions are 100% my own.
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  • Allison J. Springer
    4.0 out of 5 stars What a tale to be a part of!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2018
    Format: Kindle
    I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
    I originally signed up to read this because I live close to Appalachia in the Piedmont of North Carolina and books that are written by people from this area about this area hold a special interest for me. I really liked how the magical element of the story was a mixed bag. It was reflective of traditions as a whole, which are usually the result of mixed bags throughout the history of a culture. Appalachian culture is a uniquely American mixed bag. The queer element of the story was apropos in today's world where so many are exploring their identities and are rejecting traditional labels. Cent is struggling with identity. Are they a modern person living in the modern world of Chicago..where the story opens...or are they the continuation of an older tradition? Where and how do they belong? In working their way through saving the homestead Cent learns about their roots and their place in today. I know the pronouns are confusing, sorry. Anyways, I really enjoyed this book and will be reading the next in the series.
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