Thank You Netgalley for this ARC.

How I wish I could say that I loved this book.

I am sad that I did not.

It was okay, but I will say for me the story really picked up after I was 250 pages in.

I did like the plot but some parts were not for me.

Now, I will say this if you love a good magic system and a enemies to lover vibe this is for you.

Also found family notes and a little spice. Very tasteful!!!

Pick it and give it a try-

The world building was very interesting! I did feel like the plot dragged too much, and the cluelessness of the FMC did bother me a few times.

House of Blight is a spectacular Gothic Romantasy with fantastic world building and a unique magic system. It is the story of Edira, a young healer. She works in her small village, selling medications and tonics to help support herself and her two brothers. Edira has a secret though that could lead to her destruction if ever discovered by the wrong people; the Ever. The Ever are immortal beings with magic that pose a threat to people like Edira.

When tragedy strikes in Edira’s home, she has to make a choice to risk everything to save the only family she has left. Will working with the very people she’s spent her entire life hiding from be worth the sacrifice of herself for her brothers? Or will she lose everything?

This book has fantastic world building. It immediately draws you into story and keeps you on the edge of your seat right up until the end. It’s a slow burn, enemies to lovers story with some tasteful splashes of spice. There are definite plot twists throughout the book that will either have you gasping or yelling at your book. The supporting characters are all engaging as well and the banter between two of the main characters is delicious. The book is part of a duology and while it doesn’t end on an extreme cliffhanger or a happily ever after. It gives you a somewhat happily for now.

House of Blight is a mysterious, gothic romantic fantasy that follows 25 year old Edira as she attempts to find a way to utilize her healing magic to save her brothers from disease. I give this book 3.5 stars.

This book captured my attention immediately, and I was hooked after reading the first sentence. The imagery is dark and beautiful. I appreciated that Edira was in her mid-twenties, unlike a lot of Romantasy books that have younger characters. I also was intrigued by the magic in House of Blight. The healing aspect of threadmending was very interesting, unique, and beautifully depicted. There is a love triangle and one spicy scene, but I wouldn’t say this was a spicy book. There was a conclusion to the book but it left some aspects open-ended to set up for a sequel.

Although I was hooked from the beginning, I began to lose interest quickly. The book felt like it dragged on until about 75% of the way through, at which point I couldn’t put it down. I was confused about what exactly the “Evers” were but their history is revealed as the story goes on. I also didn’t care about most of the characters. I found Edira naive.

I give this book 3.5 stars because even though I was hooked at the beginning and couldn’t put it down at the end, I was bored throughout the rest of the book and I didn’t care about most of the characters. Parts of the book were predictable but there were several times when I was surprised. I would read the sequel and believe that the series has potential to get better.

House of Blight was definitely a book I was really looking forward to starting. This was the gothic romantasy of my dreams! I loved the haunted house with spooky magical vibes in this. While the romance is definitely a slower burn, I really liked where this was going and I think this is set up perfectly for book 2. I think a lot of people will love this one!

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House of Blight by Maxym M. Martineau is the dark gothic fantasy I've been craving! From the very first page, I was captivated by the eerie atmosphere and rich world-building. This book took me on a thrilling ride that kept me on my toes the entire time, blending intense magic, a deadly disease, and a web of secrets that twisted and turned in the most unexpected ways.

Edira Brillwyn, the protagonist, is a beautifully complex character with a power that both fascinates and terrifies. Her ability to heal comes at a steep price—every time she uses her magic, she loses a bit of herself. Watching her navigate the moral and emotional complexities of her power was absolutely riveting. When she crosses paths with the Fernglove family, especially Orin, the charismatic and enigmatic head of the family, the tension between them crackles with chemistry. Orin's allure is undeniable, but as the mystery deepens, so does the danger, and the line between ally and enemy becomes incredibly blurred.

The gothic romantic fantasy genre is quickly becoming my new favorite, and House of Blight is a perfect example of why. Martineau weaves a beautiful yet haunting love story amid a backdrop of dark family secrets, magical intrigue, and high stakes. The gothic atmosphere is ever-present, from the sprawling manor to the sinister undercurrents within the Fernglove family, and it makes for an incredibly immersive experience.

I couldn’t put this book down. The pacing is excellent, and the twists and turns kept me guessing until the very end. As much as I was swept up in the romance, I was equally invested in the mysteries surrounding the blight and Edira’s journey. This is a story that grips you, tugs at your heartstrings, and leaves you eager for more.

A huge thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this book! It was a pleasure to read and an absolute standout in the gothic fantasy genre. I cannot wait to see what happens next in this hauntingly beautiful duology!

If you’re a fan of Sarah J. Maas or Rachel Gillig, or just love darkly atmospheric fantasies with a dash of romance, I highly recommend House of Blight. It’s a book that will leave you breathless and eagerly awaiting the next chapter.

Thank you to Maxym and HarperCollins for approving this earc request. This book was fantastic and I am still thinking about it and how well it was written and how you fall in love with the characters so quickly. I was reading this along with 3 other great books and I kept going back to this one each time. Looking forward to the sequel and more from this author!

I was initially drawn to this book by its captivating cover, and it did not disappoint! This novel is the epitome of Gothic Romantasy. The story revolves around Edina, a threadmember with the rare ability to heal others at the cost of her own life. Each healing takes a toll on her, and after being discovered by Orin, the head of a powerful immortal family, she is forced into a deal with him.

The book is filled with twists and turns, eerie and creepy moments that kept me on the edge of my seat. The descriptions are so vivid, especially the scenes involving the blight, that I found myself cringing at how gross it was.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good Gothic Romantasy. I would definitely buy this book and look forward to reading more from this talented author!

The descriptions in this book were beautiful, the family dynamic first introduced was interesting. I loved the fmc. The world was super interesting and well build.
My issue came with the love triangle. That's one of my most hated tropes, and, unfortunately, though I tried, it kinda soured the rest of the book for me. If love triangles are your thing, then I think you will absolutely love this book

Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Voyager for sending me an early copy of this book! All opinions are my own!

If you're a romantasy lover, you are not going to want to miss out on this one! It has such a unique world and magic system that is wonderfully fun to get to know and discover. It has some pretty great romance with a great twist and lots of angst (my favorite). I think the angst is one of the best parts of this book, combined with the slow burn-nature of the romance. I can't say much more without giving too much away, but I loved every second of the longing.

I can't wait to see where this series goes, especially with the unique magic and the way that getting to know it is such a joy. I love the way the blight is woven into the storyline and how much there is to truly discover about it and why it exists.

If you're looking for the next great romantasy series, get your hands on this book before it goes big!

A great read! Can’t wait for this to be released. Read through it pretty quickly, probably could have done it faster but ya know, life.

Beauty and the beast and Sleeping Beauty vibes + fae (called the Ever in this book)
This is the first book in a duet but thankfully doesn't end on a cliffhanger. It did however leave me looking forward to the next book to find out what happens next!
I really enjoyed this book, the story really had me hooked! There's a bit of a love triangle that left me wanting to kick Edira once or twice, she's so stubborn 😅
Spice level was 🌶️🌶️/5, most of the book only has kisses though there is one open door scene.
Only critique is that I wish we had more interaction and conversation with her brothers at the beginning of the book, it was a bit hard to relate with her love for them without having seen much of it.

Thank you to Net Galley and Harper Voyager for the ARC. I loved the prologue but everything else was so boring and predictable. The characters were flat, the setting boring, the magic boring, and the comp to Rachel Gillig is just untrue.

I wanted more from House of Blight. The story started off very promisingly: the main character, Edira, came across strongly and the magic system sounded intriguing. There were a lot of things I was hoping the author would do. Unfortunately, this book fell flat. There were several things I was disappointed by. Firstly, the character building was not there. The Ferngloves felt one-dimensional. I left the story feeling unsure on the characters. I also wanted more details on the magic system. I found myself easily frustrated with Edira and her obliviousness. Girl didn't blink her eyes at any of the obvious warning signs around her! I didn't understand Edira's immediate dislike for Rorik. I understand the author was trying to do the enemies trope; however, it came across unwarranted. I didn't like how quick Edira was to develop a crush for Orin. I wanted more development and delicateness with their relationship. I didn't feel the intended chemistry between them. I also wasn't a fan of the brother love triangle. Overall, I just wasn't a big fan of Edira's. There were some things I enjoyed. I thought the whole Ywena storyline was fun and creative. I also liked the threadmending magic. I had a difficult time with the pacing of the book. Some parts really dragged. I wish the pacing of the book was more consistent. The ending was super exciting! Despite some confusion at the start, I found the climax thrilling and fun. Overall, I found this book predictable and flawed. I'm not sure if I want to continue on with the series. Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Voyager for the ARC.

I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this book. I think Martineau did a really good job with creating a dark magical setting and the characters were likeable. The only thing I would critique about this is the way the characters always had a heated look, I felt like it was a little overdone.

House of Blight by Maxym M. Martineau is a gothic romantasy that drew me in from the first chapter till the very end. I could not contain my joy being able to get a hold of this arc and reading it in a couple of days!

The story starts with the main female character named, " Edira Brillwyn" who is a twenty-five years old Threadmender. As a threadmender, she has a magical gift to heal. Tragically, every time she ails and heals anyone it takes some threads of her own life. By threadmending it diminishes and causes her life to be shorten. In the later story, a disease called, "The Blight" creeps and is discovered within her two brothers. The blight is a sickness that is a incurable , grotesque and terrifying disease that is spreading through the land. As the story is revealed in the story, she is assisted by the Ferngloves who is led by Orin Fernglove. She learns to yeild her power as a threadmender as she stays in the Ferngloves manor. The more Edina stays in the Ferngloves manor, secrets, deception and mystery begins to stir within the manor.

House of Blight is beautifully written. I loved the world that Maxym M. Martineu built and had me image. She knows how to draw you into a different world and relm. Not only did I love this gothic romantasy, I envied the way the blight was described. There is no one else that I would be a perfect fit to describe the Blight than Maxym M. Martineau! This is a read that I've been yearning on reading around Halloween. I know this the first book in this duology. I can't wait to read the second book! There was a twist in the book that had me SPEECHLESS and FLABBERGASTED.

Thank you so much Maxym M. Martineau and Harper Voyage for this ARC on NetGalley!

3.5 stars rounded up

House of Blight is a good start to what will be a duology. While some aspects were a little predictable IMO, I did really love the whole premise of the book. Edira who’s a threadmender who can heal people but at the expense of her own longevity so she’s been hiding her magic her whole life.

A blight that’s attacking the land and killing people means that there are some who are desperate for a person like her to help them. This story follows Edira as she trains to hone her magic skills.

As mentioned above, there were a few predictable bits that I saw coming from a mile away but it didn’t bother me enough that I would stay away from the next book. I’ll def be reading it. A few parts especially near the last quarter of the book went at lightning speed and I feel like they could have been fleshed out a little more so they didn’t feel so rushed.

Thank you to Harper Collins and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this ebook.

I really enjoyed this! The story was unique, the vibes were dark, the characters were interesting! I don't want to discuss too much and give things away, but I would highly recommend this one. Especially for fans of Belladonna by Adalyn Grace!

I liked the romance - it's definitely more of a side plot, but I'm reaaaally looking forward to where it goes in the next book!

Thanks to Netgalley for an eARC.

I love the unique story. It is captivating. There were times it dragged and was frustrating, but the end made up for it. I look forward to the sequel.

I loved the gothic feel to this book! I was hooked from page one and knew the FMC was going to be a favorite of mine. The imagery was so unreal and no one page in the book was boring!