House of Ash and Shadow

Leia Stone's "House of Ash and Shadow" is the first book in the Gilded City series, about a girl with a curse who must battle curses, dark powers, and her own heart to save her father. It is a romantic fantasy book for teens that will appeal to fans of "Wednesday" and Holly Black.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 02 January 2024
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

From the USA Today bestselling author Leia Stone, comes the captivating Gilded City series, debuting with the enthralling House of Ash and Shadow. This mesmerizing tale delves into the life of Fallon Bane, a young girl cursed with an unbearable pain whenever she comes into contact with another person. Despite her tragic fate, Fallon embarks on a perilous journey to save her beloved father from a mysterious illness, venturing into the enigmatic Gilded City. There, she meets Ariyon Madden, a captivating healer fae who offers to help her. However, as their bond grows, Ariyon reveals a shocking truth—he is immune to her curse. In a moment of unexpected intimacy, he touches Fallon's bare skin, causing her to experience a peculiar sensation—a sense of joy and fulfillment that she has never known before. Overwhelmed by this newfound connection, Fallon begins to envision a future filled with hope and possibility. But their happiness is short-lived, as Ariyon flees from her, disgusted by her curse. Furthermore, he inadvertently exposes her existence to powerful fae who seek to harm her. Caught in a web of danger and betrayal, Fallon is transported to a magical academy, where she unravels the dark secrets of her family and her own extraordinary powers. As she confronts the imminent threat to the fae realm, Fallon must navigate treacherous alliances and confront her deepest fears. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, she yearns for one final encounter with Ariyon Madden, hoping to bridge the gap between their cursed lives and find a way to break the curse that has held them apart for so long.

This enchanting story of family, fae, and longing will captivate readers who relish in romantic fantasy books for teens, unputdownable and bingeworthy novels, magical boarding schools, and grumpy sunshine romance. Fans of Holly Black and Sarah J. Maas will find themselves immersed in this captivating world, where love, magic, and danger intertwine in a tale that will leave you breathless and yearning for more.

Weight: 242g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781464223266