House of Blight

By Maxym M. Martineau

Book Overview

"House of Blight is one of those books I had trouble putting down. I loved the totally unique magic system and the eerie but cozy setting... A must-read for any romantasy lover " -- NISHA J. TULI, internationally bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen?

The first novel in an eerie, darkly creative, and romantic new gothic fantasy duology from Maxym M. Martineau, for readers of Sarah J. Maas and Rachel Gillig.

Edira Brillwyn is a threadmender. She holds a rare, lifesaving power that can cure disease and heal injuries in the blink of an eye. But magic always comes with a cost, and 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 beautiful, possess powerful magic, and don't take no for an answer--especially Orin, the head of these ruling elites. When Edira's brothers unexpectedly contract blight--an incurable virus killing people throughout the town, and 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 Edira, as 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 Manor, the 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...

" E]nthralling...With court intrigue, a dash of romance, and betrayal galore, this promises good things to come." -- Publishers Weekly

" A] gorgeous fae gothic... I'm excited to see what Martineau] does next." --ILLONA ANDREWS, #1 New York Times bestselling author

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0063391198
• ISBN13: 9780063391192
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Harper Voyager
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Awesome!

Well, you have powerful old immortal families, sickened by a truly awful blight that sadly also effects regular humans, a young woman desperate to save her brothers accepting a bargain that contains more than expected, betrayals, secrets, dark magic, and a few good people. It makes for a dark and fascinating tale! Edira Brillwyn is such a strong woman and I felt for her when she was backed into no choice at all, if she wanted a chance to save her brothers. Her abilities as a threadmender are awesome that it stinks how those kind of healing abilities come at the cost of her own. I kept rooting for though, even as she lived among the Ferngloves, treacherous, beautiful (but only skin deep!) and their plans for Edira are so twisted. You do get a love triangle though thankfully it resolves itself by the end of this first book. I was hooked the whole time because I really wanted to see if Edira could save her brothers, and maybe the immortal Ferngloves (there are a couple worth saving). This was a great first book and I cannot wait to read the second one as it does have a bit of a cliffhanger that not all is fixed and that death will always win in the end, even against those who have protection. It is an interesting world to read about though I am glad I do not live there! I am glad I got the chance to read this.