Manor of Decay (Threadmender Chronicles #2)

Review Quotes:

"[An] enthralling gothic fantasy... With court intrigue, a dash of romance, and betrayal galore, this promises good things to come." - Publishers Weekly on House of Blight

"The first in Martineau's gothic fantasy duology is filled with unique magic, romance, and intrigue. Strong characters, rich worldbuilding, and mounting tension make this a delightful read." - Library Journal on House of Blight

"Wrenching, thrilling, and wildly imaginative, House of Blight will surely hit the spot for all lovers of dark fantasy and sensual, complicated romance. Maxym M. Martineau's elegant prose leaves the reader breathless at the same time that it fuels strikingly nuanced characters as they move through a richly crafted world with a unique magic system and a hauntingly pervasive sense of danger and mystery. This is the kind of story that you just can't put down." - Thea Guanzon, New York Times and international bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars

"House of Blight is a gorgeous fae gothic, a portal to an enchanting and treacherous world filled with beautiful beings and twisted magic, where nobody can be trusted and nothing is what it seems. Maxym M. Martineau is a captivating storyteller and I'm excited to see what she will do next." - Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling author

In the high-stakes sequel to Maxym M. Martineau's "enthralling" (Publishers Weekly) House of Blight, Edira must decide if the world is worth saving... and if she has enough power left to save herself too--perfect for readers of Rachel Gillig's The Shepherd King series and T. Kingfisher.

Edira Brillwyn is not enjoying retirement. She's traumatized and heartbroken by Orin and the battle at Fernglove Manor. Although her brothers are safe and financially secure at home in Willowfell, she fears wasting away her dwindling lifethreads. It's a welcome surprise when Seville comes knocking at her door--at least until she reveals that the blight has returned to the Ferngloves.

Edira has had a taste of the power her heartbond with Rorik provides, and she's certain there is a way to cure the blight for good... with Rorik's help. But Rorik doesn't think his life is worth saving, at least not worth Edira's few remaining years, or months. He's more concerned about keeping her alive than saving the world.

But other powerful Ever families have caught wind of Edira's talents and are desperate for a cure. As those families begin circling, centuries-long conflicts rise to the surface and, once again, Edira finds herself at the whims of power-hungry Evers fighting for their lives. Before she runs out of time altogether, Edira and Rorik will have to face the source of the blight: Death himself.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

Review Citations:

• Library Journal 05/01/2026 pg. 105 (EAN 9780063391239, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:Martineau, Maxym M

Maxym M. Martineau is an associate creative director by day and a fantasy author by night. When she's not getting heated over broken hearts, she enjoys playing video games, binge-watching television shows, competing in just about any sport, and of course, reading.