House of Blight does gothic fantasy right! It’s got cottagecore vibes mixed with rot and decay. Although it took some time for the world to build, by the halfway mark I was eagerly flipping the pages to see where the story was headed!

I loved Edira - she’s feisty and would do anything for her brothers. She’s a great POV character because she’s just the right amount of trusting tinged with a whole lot of suspicion. I was a little put off by her instant attraction to Orin, but her banter with Rorik had me hopeful - this story has so much more going on than meets the eye! Besides, Ywena was obviously my favorite character.

I wish some of the Ferngloves had been more fleshed out. Some were only shadows who appeared for gatherings, while others only traded one lined quips. I think there’s so much more to learn about Evers in general, and the control they have over their towns. Thankfully this is a duology, so I’m excited to see the world expand in the next book! 

Overall, this was an engaging fantasy read with unique magic and a deliciously twisty plot. I highly recommend this story for lovers of A Court of Thorns and Roses, These Twisted Bonds, and One Dark Window!

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.