The Wolf's Curse

Jessica Vitalis's debut novel, The Wolf’s Curse, is a lyrical and atmospheric literary fantasy that follows twelve-year-old Gauge as he embarks on a surprising quest to clear his name amid dark secrets and dangerous myths. Shunned by his superstitious village and pursued by a mysterious wolf, Gauge forms a connection with a young feather collector named Roux, leading them to question long-held beliefs about their world, family, and mortality. Told from the perspective of the sly, craftily narrating Wolf, the story explores themes of tradition, grief, and the power of compassion in a richly woven, timeless tale.