The Maiden and Her Monster by Maddie Martinez (out 16 September 2025)

The Maiden and Her Monster by Maddie Martinez (out 16 September 2025)"The Maiden and Her Monster" by Maddie Martinez is a debut novel that weaves a dark fantasy narrative deeply rooted in fairytales, folklore, and sapphic romance. Set against the backdrop of a village plagued by a mysterious forest curse, the story follows Malka, the daughter of the village healer. The forest is notorious for consuming girls who venture out after dark, and the village is under the oppressive influence of the Ozmini Church, which

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