House of Ash and Shadow

Seventeen-year-old Fallon Bane carries a life-altering curse: her touch causes intense pain, leaving her isolated and unable to experience intimacy. When she seeks help for her ailing father in the magical Gilded City, her encounter with a healer fae begins to challenge her understanding of her curse and herself. As Fallon uncovers dark truths about her past and her powers, she must navigate a dangerous magical world while longing for a connection she fears may never be possible.