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The Reimagining of Thornwood House
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Expected 9 Jun 26A witch and her young ward discover a magical, walking house and learn the true meaning of home in this cozy, enchanting novel from
New York Times
bestselling author Jaleigh Johnson.
Evelyn Sharpe is accustomed to dealing with natural disasters as a land witch, but she longs for a life with a little less danger for her and her adopted daughter, Ruby. So when the opportunity to take over as Caretaker of Thornwood House—a sentient home that acts as the magical heart of the village of Iskendra—arises, it seems almost fated.
When they arrive in sunny Iskendra, Evie and Ruby find the house is nothing like what they thought. First of all, it has walked away from the address. Thornwood House is grumpy, guarded, and extremely hesitant to allow the two witches through its doors.
Armed with gentle hearts and wild magic, Evie and Ruby begin to form tentative bonds with the house and the citizens of the small town. But there’s something deeply damaged about the building seeping into the forests surrounding Iskendra, and Evie will have to use all her power to protect the roots she’s started to grow.
Evelyn Sharpe is accustomed to dealing with natural disasters as a land witch, but she longs for a life with a little less danger for her and her adopted daughter, Ruby. So when the opportunity to take over as Caretaker of Thornwood House—a sentient home that acts as the magical heart of the village of Iskendra—arises, it seems almost fated.
When they arrive in sunny Iskendra, Evie and Ruby find the house is nothing like what they thought. First of all, it has walked away from the address. Thornwood House is grumpy, guarded, and extremely hesitant to allow the two witches through its doors.
Armed with gentle hearts and wild magic, Evie and Ruby begin to form tentative bonds with the house and the citizens of the small town. But there’s something deeply damaged about the building seeping into the forests surrounding Iskendra, and Evie will have to use all her power to protect the roots she’s started to grow.
400 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication June 16, 2026
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About the author
Jaleigh Johnson
34 books317 followersJaleigh Johnson lives and writes in the wilds of the Midwest. Her middle grade debut novel The Mark of the Dragonfly is a New York Times bestseller. Her other books from Delacorte Press include The Secrets of Solace, The Quest to the Uncharted Lands, and The Door to the Lost. She has also written fiction for Dungeons and Dragons, Marvel, and Assassin's Creed. Johnson is an avid gamer and lifelong geek.
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Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
An absolute delight -- has that combination of characters growing into their power and finding a place to thrive that is just catnip to me right now. I love the sentient house, the new mother-daughter bond that is forming, the different types of magic. I particularly enjoyed the magical plants and the community members. Has enough conflicts and resolutions to keep a reader engaged, and enough imagination to dream with.
Advanced Reader's Copy provided by edelweiss.
Advanced Reader's Copy provided by edelweiss.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
the ideal cozy fantasy ♥
I love a sentient house and this one is SO sweet and loveable!
I love a sentient house and this one is SO sweet and loveable!
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