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House of Blight
by Maxym M. Martineau
Omg I loved this so much! I literally binged the first half in one day. This is the first book in a gothic romantic fantasy duology. It was so unique and creative, I'm not sure I've read anything similar!
Edira is a healer with the ability to mend life threads. Threadmending comes at a cost so Edira has always kept her abilities a secret. One day her brothers both catch blight, a nasty incurable disease running rampant through the town. She strikes a deal with Orin, a Fernglove, who is the head of one of the magical immortal families. Per their agreement, Edira must come to his manor to research a cure for the disease and Orin will slow down the effects of blight on her brothers.
I loved the main characters and was so interested in finding out more about the sickness surrounding their town. The book is engaging, fast paced, and immersive. It's hard to say too much without giving anything away, but trust me you will want to read this one!
A few highlights:
•complex family dynamics
•first person POV
•secrets & betrayals
•gothic fantasy
•moth familiar
•forced proximity
•healing magic
•fae like beings with beast forms
And a few quotes if you need more convincing.
✨"I'm not sure you un-derstand. When I want something, I get it, and I don't let it go." Something solid formed in my throat. "Even if it's fleeting?" "All the more reason to hold on tighter."
✨"I'm training you to survive." "Why?" "Because you deserve to live."
✨"Everyone needs armor. But more importantly, you need what this particular type of armor gives you." "And that is?" "The freedom to look without being seen."
Edira is a healer with the ability to mend life threads. Threadmending comes at a cost so Edira has always kept her abilities a secret. One day her brothers both catch blight, a nasty incurable disease running rampant through the town. She strikes a deal with Orin, a Fernglove, who is the head of one of the magical immortal families. Per their agreement, Edira must come to his manor to research a cure for the disease and Orin will slow down the effects of blight on her brothers.
I loved the main characters and was so interested in finding out more about the sickness surrounding their town. The book is engaging, fast paced, and immersive. It's hard to say too much without giving anything away, but trust me you will want to read this one!
A few highlights:
•complex family dynamics
•first person POV
•secrets & betrayals
•gothic fantasy
•moth familiar
•forced proximity
•healing magic
•fae like beings with beast forms
And a few quotes if you need more convincing.
✨"I'm not sure you un-derstand. When I want something, I get it, and I don't let it go." Something solid formed in my throat. "Even if it's fleeting?" "All the more reason to hold on tighter."
✨"I'm training you to survive." "Why?" "Because you deserve to live."
✨"Everyone needs armor. But more importantly, you need what this particular type of armor gives you." "And that is?" "The freedom to look without being seen."