While it retains traditional elements of the genre, like a resilient heroine and a supportive love interest, it also introduces compelling conversations about what it means to be affectionate through the lens of religion, fatherhood and friendship. “Within These Wicked Walls” by Lauren Blackwood presents a refreshing approach to the classic young adult format. A blend of gothic fiction, soulful romance and religious devotions, wrapped in one unique young adult fantasy novel. 'An intricate magic system, a grimly humorous Black heroine, AND a heart-thumping romance? This book leaves nothing wanting.A cold, haunted mansion in the middle of the hot desert. 'An intricate magic system, a grimly humorous Black heroine, AND a heart-thumping romance? This book leaves nothing wanting.' - Jordan Ifueko, New York Times bestselling author of Raybearer Stunningly romantic, Lauren Blackwood's heartstopping debut, Within These Wicked Walls, ushers in an exciting new fantasy voice.Ī Macmillan Audio production from Wednesday Books But leaving Magnus to live out his curse alone isn't an option because-heaven help her-she's fallen for him. Death is the most likely outcome if she stays, the reason every debtera before her quit. If Andromeda wants to earn a living, she has no choice.īut she quickly realizes this is a job like no other, with horrifying manifestations at every turn, and that Magnus is hiding far more than she has been trained for. and that almost a dozen debtera had quit before her.

Never mind that he's rude and demanding and eccentric, that the contract comes with a number of outlandish rules. When a handsome young heir named Magnus Rochester reaches out to hire her, she takes the job without question. Now her only hope of steady work is to find a Patron-a rich, well-connected individual who will vouch for her abilities. She would be hired, that is, if her mentor hadn't thrown her out before she could earn her license.

What the heart desires, the house destroys.Īndromeda is a debtera-an exorcist hired to cleanse households of the Evil Eye. 'Lauren Blackwood's can't-miss debut is a magical, Ethiopian-inspired remix of Jane Eyre.' - Harper's Bazaar

Within these wicked walls