House of Blight

The first novel in an eerie,darkly creativeand romantic new gothic fantasy duology from Maxym M. Martineaufor readers of Sarah J. Maas and Rachel Gillig. Edira Brillwyn is a threadmender. She holds a rarelifesaving power that can cure disease and heal injuries in the blink of an eye. But magic always comes with a costand saving anyone sacrifices a sliver of her own life. She’s always kept her abilities hidden…until the powerful Fernglove family discovers her secret. The Ferngloves are charming and beautifulpossess powerful magicand don’t take no for an answer–especially Orinthe head of these ruling elites. When Edira’s brothers unexpectedly contract blight–an incurable virus killing people throughout the townand an illness too strong for her to heal them both–Orin offers to help. Together at his estate they’ll research a cure while Orin slows their sickness and Edira hones her magic. His kindness and honesty surprises Ediraas does her undeniable attraction to him. But the other Ferngloves are suspicious of her power and may be more dangerous than the ever-present disease. The longer Edira stays within the confines of the Manorthe more the family’s pristine exterior begins to crack–until Edira discovers a terrifying secret and must choose who she can save and at what cost…