Thorn & Grief

Thorn & Grief is a slow-burn supernatural thriller that follows Ivy, a healer whose abilities are challenged by mysterious ailments and eerie newborns marked with sigils. As her healing skills are compromised and memories fade, Ivy becomes entangled in a web of past bargains made by midwives and elders to protect children and preserve family lines. With richly sensory storytelling, the novel explores themes of maternal sacrifice, the cost of healing, and the deep roots of sorrow, appealing to fans of gothic horror and morally complex characters.