Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this book!

I was hooked from the beginning. I loved the plot, the world, and the magic system. Once I began reading this book I couldn’t stop. The entire story held my attention because something interesting happened in every chapter. I caught onto the storyline fairly early, but that didn’t spoil anything and even still it panned out differently than I had expected. I couldn’t recommend this book enough!

Thank you #HouseofBlight #NetGalley for an Arc of this amazing book !

I loved this book , I honestly would love to see it as a movie or show ! The imagery this book paints is just next level the gore and intense detail really makes you feel it and tantalizes all your senses .

I kinda guessed what was going on pretty early but it was a wonderful experience waiting for it all to come to fruition.

I connected to the characters immediately and needed to know more .

The spice is tame but that didn’t bother me you still get a wonderful story without that being the main focal point.

Im so excited for the next book and sad for the wait !

I highly recommend this book , it might not be for everyone but I’m a bit twisted myself !

I'm so in love with this book I cannot get it out of my head.

5/5 I devoured. One of my new favorites from the 300+ books I've gotten through this year. Enchanting writing style I'll dream about for years to come.

As a prologue hater, this was the best prologues I've ever read and had me hooked, desperately hanging on to find out what came next. The writing flows magically well. Not only was the story enchanting, but I read every single word because of how beautifully written it was, and I needed to soak it up.

I hope they release a special edition because I need the physical book on my bookcase.

The magic system was maybe not the most unique, and there were a lot of borrowed ideas from Fae for the Evers, but they were still interesting and had enough unique aspects to grab my attention. I love Fae as they're wildly popular right now, but I was happy with the twists on them and making a new creative story with new ideas. The story walked us through every aspect in a delicate way that did not bog down the storytelling. I also liked that the story wasn't dark but hinged on darker ideas so I could see the story appeal to a lot of people, even people newer to fantasy stories. I'd recommend it to everyone who loves a good book. I don't know how anyone could rate less than 5. I'm still mesmerized by the writing style and voice of the story. The plot hooked deep claws into me, and I can't wait for more.

I was on the edge of my seat from beginning to finish with this book. The pace was perfect and the hints about the blight and the Evers were so mysterious that I could not stop guessing what was going on. Edira has a secret power, she’s a theeadmender, and she must keep it secret after her aunt, also a threadmender, was taken. Edira’s brother contract the Blight and right before they die from the disease, a stranger stops it from spreading in exchange for Edira’s help with the Blight.
The fernglove family is an Ever family, the most powerful in the region, so Edira must help them cure the Blight and cure her brothers. The trick is too not die herself. I think that loophole was the cherry on top. Edira having this power but including the consequences. It made sense to the story and it gives insight as to why it is so difficult to cure the Blight. Because it pains her and shortens her lifespan every time she uses her power.
It was very easy to get lost in the magic of the Fernglove family along with Edira. It gave it a better edge for when we find out the truth about their evervow and their biggest secrets. Odin always seemed a bit suspicious to me with all his charm and power maybe a bit obvious but it did not bother me. I was really glad to see Rorik’s secrets, that was the surprise for me and I liked it.
I was really happy with this ending and how Edira is now this hardened version of herself. I really want to see where this heartbond storyline will go, it has potential for sure.

Please see below for my review. I will include a Book Synopsis and a List of Tropes in my post on IG. This review will be posted the week of 10/28/24 and I will add links for both Goodreads and IG to NetGalley after it goes live.

Thank you so much Avon, Harper Voyager and NetGalley for gifting me for a free digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book was gothic Romatasy perfection! I will be super shocked if this book is not trending on Booksta next year when it releases. This book centers around Edina who is a a threadmender. Threadmenders are rare magic users who can heal people, but with a huge cost. Every time they heal, they lose a bit of their life. Edina is caught using her powers to save her two brothers by Orin Fernglove, who is the head of a powerful immortal family. She is forced to make a deal with him to save them.

This book had plenty of twists and turns. The gothic Romantasy genre is seriously becoming one of my all time favs. This book was atmospheric, eerie, and even had some fun creepy moments. Blight the illness her family catches, sounds horribly gross and makes perfect sense in this book setting. I really enjoyed the interactions Edina had with the Ferngloves. They are a family who puts the fun in disfunction. You really never know what any of their intentions are and I greatly enjoyed all those scenes. I also loved the descriptions of the Ferngloves magic and I want my own Ywena (Mothlike creature.) I can’t wait to read the second book in this duology. Solid 5 star read. Highly recommend this book.

You should read this book if you love the following tropes:

Gothic Romantasy
Magical Vows
Haunted House
Slow Burn Romance
Forced Proximity
Mothlike Creature Pet :)

I absolutely loved this book. House of Blight dragged me into its depths from the very first pages and I could not put it down. With amazingly well written characters, a plot that even I couldn’t begin to truly guess at, and a backstory that still has me reeling and wanting more, I have to say this is one of the best ones I’ve read in some time. And the authors writing style was perfect to me. Not overly flowery nor was it plain. The perfect blend to keep me entertained and fully capable of envisioning what was happening without feeling like it was dragging things out or rushing anything.

Thank you Netgalley for this eARC and being my first ever ARC.
What can I say is that I’m definitely reading the 2nd book. The story line had me hooked after the story of Edira and her magical powers that allow her see life threads of people and help the injured and sick. However it comes to play when she now has to save her brothers from a sickness that once took their own parents lives.

The Evers Family in this story basically keeps the town Edira lives in to its potential and keeps the people sustained while having money, power and some secrets. When Edira works for them it’s everyone for themselves. The first MMC basically helps Edira save her brothers for the meantime while she finds a cure for the Blight (the sickness) as well as a few other secrets along the way!

This story really had me intrigued from start to finish! I’m so happy I rooted for the right Ever family member 🥲 this author almost had me fooled with me thinking it was a one man deal. I was going crazy with the lore and the betrayal that had me screaming for more.

⭐ 3-3.5

The prologue of this book was the best part. It had atmosphere and felt magical and left me wanting more, but the instant the book started in earnest, I lost that rapt interest. The rest of what followed wasn't bad, just much more predictable with some pretty slow pacing. I was constantly waiting for something to happen but then either nothing did or the events that transpired felt unimpactful, leaving me unsatisfied. Thankfully, none of the characters were annoying, except Edira perhaps with how naive she seemed at times. The plot had to be put in motion somehow, I suppose.

I just wish we explored the magic more! And the characters! And the world! So much of this story felt like it COULD be satisfying, fulfilling, or interesting (which is why I gave it a 3.5-ish rating) if only it was fleshed out better. Perhaps the second book will do this.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC

I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was a unique fantasy that didn't follow the typical fae fashion of today, which I appreciated. Very interesting and worth a read.

The land and its people have been suffering under the ever-growing blight. The humans that are infected have very little chance of survival. When the affluent Fernglove family, masters of social and magical influence, becomes aware of Edira's abilities. Edira's power as a "threadmender" allows her to save others, but her power depletes her own life. Orin, the mysterious head of the Fernglove family, presents himself as both an ally and a potential love interest. Enjoy the relationship tension build as it is a slow burn. Orin's genuine efforts to aid her brothers' survival appear to challenge his family's cutthroat demeanor. Fernglove Manor is a house of secrets as dark and deadly as the blight. A lurking menace heightens the Fernglove family secrets, creating a gothic feel with dark magic and the struggle for power. As Edira uncovers more, the storyline takes on the edge of suspense.

Edira's character has a strong sense of agency and moral resolve. Her cost-bearing magic system is rooted in real sacrifice and selflessness. d Edira's determination to protect those she loves knows no bounds. Aside from Edira, Rorik is the best character. I love his sharp wit and his mysteriousness throughout the story. It was a fun read, especially with the added allure of strange, magical creatures. There were a few pacing issues, but nothing you feel that you have to dredge through. I have very high hopes for the next book from this author.

I received an ARC ebook for my honest review. Thank you, NetGalley and Avon, Harper Voyager.

I found this eerie setting perfect for spooktober. I love a good gothic novel and this one did not disappoint.
I fell in love with Edira and her abilities to heal. I felt saddened that her healing comes with a cost to her but it gives you empathy for her and helps you see more about her character.
I enjoyed how twisty this book is and found myself not wanting to put the book down. I kept thinking just one more chapter then I'll put this down lol.
I like what the evers brought to this story. I can see this being made into a series and would be willing to read more books if this occurs.
Overall, this was a great read.

I loved this book! This was the first I have read from this other but I will be following her from now on and I can’t wait to continue this series. I felt as though the main Character Edira was well rounded and the author did very well showcasing her thought processes and conclusions in a way that brought me along with her. She also does VERY well with foreshadowing and you start to see everything come together in the end. The middle 30% or so was a little slow in my taste, which made the ending feel slightly rushed but it was all worth it for the unique storyline and absolutely wonderful characters! I already can’t wait to return for the next book!

I was literally hooked from the first page of the prologue! This was an insanely good, gripping read. I can't wait for the next book to release because I seriously need more of Rorik! This was probably one of my favorite reads of the year.

A huge thanks goes to NetGalley and Harper Voyager for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book had me on a WILD RIDE! The setting you can easily imagine as whimsical and enchanting until it’s not. This is a fantasy book that is so UNIQUE with the plot and how everything unravels. Edira is so sweet and just has so much kindness, that when it’s taken for granted, as a reader I wanted to rally in arms for her. I don’t want to share any spoilers but I knew not to trust certain characters and wasn’t surprised at their betrayal. I was surprised at how deep it ran of their betrayal. I adored Rorik’s character and only hope to see more of his father if there is another book coming. How the blight works was so interesting and the prelude in the beginning concerning death was attention grabbing. I knew immediately that I wouldn’t be able to put this book down. I definitely recommend this to anyone who’s interested in an even paced story or sacrifice and fighting against the unknown. Thank you to the author and NetGalley for providing a copy for an honest review!

Thank you to Netgalley for sending me the
E-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

House of Blight was a dazzling read! It follows Edira Brillwyn, a young woman with an innate ability to heal others. When her younger brothers unexpectedly fall ill with the blight that is ravaging local townsfolk, she makes a bargain with Orin, the head of a powerful, magical family. He will slow her brothers' decline in exchange for her help on his estate.

This book captured my interest from page one. It's mysterious and atmospheric but also humerous enough to balance it out. The magic system feels authenic and original. The romance and angst I crave in a novel is there. The heroine is actually likeable! I really rooted for her throughout and grew to care for her.

And Ywena. She was the star.

I cannot wait to read the second installment!

House of Blight was an incredibly fun and engaging read. From the very beginning, I found myself hooked, eagerly flipping pages to see what would happen next. Martineau does an excellent job building tension and keeping the story's momentum going, which made it hard to put the book down.

One of the highlights for me was the love triangle, which added an interesting layer of emotional complexity to the story. I'm particularly drawn to Rorik, who is described as "a brooding harbinger of malcontent"—and honestly, what's not to like about that? His dark, brooding nature combined with the undercurrents of vulnerability made him a standout character. Rorik’s intensity really carried a lot of weight in the love triangle dynamic, and I found myself rooting for him the whole time.

However, I had some frustrations with Edira, the main character, and her decision-making. She often seemed blind to the obvious, particularly when it came to Orin's betrayal. The signs were all there, and it felt frustrating as a reader to watch her miss what seemed so clear. This predictability, unfortunately, lessened the impact of what could have been a more shocking twist. Because of Edira’s lack of awareness and the rather predictable nature of Orin's betrayal, I found myself docking some points from my overall rating.

Despite these issues, I really enjoyed the book. It was an entertaining read with a fast-paced plot, a solid romantic conflict, and characters that, while flawed, still kept me invested in the outcome. While I’m giving it a 3-star rating, I would still recommend House of Blight to fans of fantasy romance, especially those who love a bit of drama and tension in their love triangles.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Voyager for the ARC!

Sarah J. Maas meets Rachel Gilling in a gothic fantasy that will leave you in desperate need for the next book!

House of Blight was hard to put down with its captivating blend of heartache and magic. It was filled with intrigue and compelling characters that will immediately draw you into the story.

Maxym M. Martineau certainly knows how to keep their readers engaged, promting us to take upon reflection of just how far we might go to protect the ones we care for most.

I’m excited to see where the story will lead us in the finale.

Highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I'm very torn on this one. I liked the story and a lot of the fantasy elements that were sprinkled throughout the book, but it ultimately felt far too familiar to other romantasy books out there.

What I liked: I loved the unique magic that our FMC has. The history behind the Evers and their world was super fun to read about. The detailed imagery that the author creates is stunning.

What I didn't like: A large portion of the book felt like the author recycled scenes from other popular romantasy titles. So much of the book is just court politics (e.g. dinner conversations, balls) and very little of the unique magic that was introduced at the beginning of the book. The FMC irritated me.

Overall, I think this would be great for someone that wants to start reading romantasy! However, if you are someone that regularly reads in the romantasy genre, you may find yourself a little disappointed.

This book really took me by surprise. The gothic vibes were perfect for October. I love the concept of magic and threadmenders. It’s interesting how every time she heals someone she loses a piece of herself to the sickness. Then her brothers fall ill and she can’t save both she strikes a deal with someone she hates. You should really try this one out. It will not disappoint.

This book follows our fmc through a world filled with magic and disease. There are beings called Evers who are like fae. They have magic and are immortal beings. The Mc must try to help cure an ever in exchange for saving her brothers. There is a bit of smut.
The book is open to another, and I assume there will be at least one more book.
While I liked this book, I didn't love it. I see a few plot holes and saw the story twist coming from very early on. The themes are much like we have seen in many popular fantasy books as of late.