House of Ash and Shadow

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From USA Today bestselling author Leia Stone, this captivating tale follows seventeen-year-old Fallon Bane, cursed to experience excruciating pain with a single touch. Accepting a life without affection, she faces heartbreak daily, especially as her father falls ill. Desperate to save him, Fallon breaks into the magical Gilded City in search of a healer fae. When the charming Ariyon Madden agrees to help, her world shifts dramatically. For the first time, she feels hope as he touches her without causing pain. However, this newfound dream is shattered when Ariyon recoils in horror upon learning about her curse and inadvertently exposes her to powerful fae who threaten her life. Fallon is whisked away to a magical academy, where she uncovers shocking truths about her family and her dark magic. With her life and the fate of the fae at stake, she grapples with her feelings for Ariyon, wondering if she will ever be able to touch him again. This enchanting story weaves themes of family, fae, and longing, making it a must-read for fans of romantic fantasy, magical boarding schools, and gripping narratives reminiscent of Holly Black and Sarah J. Maas.