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Our Wicked Gifts
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Expected 7 Jul 26The daughter of a sinister magical family who made a deal with the devil must stop the man killing them off, one by one, in this deliciously dark fantasy thriller that’s House of Hollow meets Succession, laced with a kiss-or-kill romance.
Cicely is the black sheep daughter of the powerful Winter family, who made a deal with the devil in exchange for riches and ruthless magic. Soren is the boy her family banished to the underworld. Their fates intertwine when Cicely's loathsome Uncle Dorian winds up dead at a masquerade ball.
Once overlooked for her lowly gift of discovering secrets, Cicely is now her family's only chance at survival, tasked with finding the killer before he takes out every last Winter. With time running out, Cicely narrows her sights on Soren, who she suspects is back for vengeance.
Yet the more Cicely investigates Soren--and gets to know him--the more she begins to question how much family loyalty is worth. After all, when it comes to being a Winter, one can have love or power, but rarely both...
Cicely is the black sheep daughter of the powerful Winter family, who made a deal with the devil in exchange for riches and ruthless magic. Soren is the boy her family banished to the underworld. Their fates intertwine when Cicely's loathsome Uncle Dorian winds up dead at a masquerade ball.
Once overlooked for her lowly gift of discovering secrets, Cicely is now her family's only chance at survival, tasked with finding the killer before he takes out every last Winter. With time running out, Cicely narrows her sights on Soren, who she suspects is back for vengeance.
Yet the more Cicely investigates Soren--and gets to know him--the more she begins to question how much family loyalty is worth. After all, when it comes to being a Winter, one can have love or power, but rarely both...
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Expected publication July 7, 2026
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January 28, 2026messy families in fantasy always intrigue me
Review of advance copy
A big thanks to YABC for proving an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I don't know why, but this going into this book, I thought it had the vibes of Knives Out meets Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. But boy, was I wrong (in the best way)
Our Wicked Gifts by Kathryn Foxfield is a YA fantasy (almost murder mystery) novel that follows a family more dysfunctional than The Inheritance Game's Hawthorn. How much would you sacrifice for love? What would you trade for power? How far would you go for family? The Winter family are worth billions. But only they know their success is built upon a sinister deal with the devil – each Winter possesses a unique supernatural gift to ensure their power and influence, but in exchange for their souls... Nineteen-year-old black sheep of the family Cicely's gift is for uncovering secrets, which doesn't make her very popular. But, when her family are threatened, and her uncle is found dead, they need her for the first time. When the clues point to Soren, a boy the family banished years ago, Cecily must choose between loyalty to her family and her growing feelings for the person who is trying to destroy them. A dark and twisty romantasy thriller, perfect for fans of The Inheritance Games , Succession and One Of Us is Lying from the bestselling author of Good Girls Die First .
First things first, I LOVED this book, and I'm not one that usually reads books of this nature. I.e. mystery, as I ALWAYS end up figuring out the big twist in the first 50 pages of the book. But Our Wicked Gifts proves to be one that leave me wondering until the rug was ripped from beneath my feet. Another thing I absolutely loved about this book, are the characters strewn about. Yes, the Winters are quite inconceivable to fully understand with the many ties and knots of their motives, but I still found their complexity quite confounding. Though, of course my favorite is Soren (because why not!).
Regardless, the only thing I found to be quite odd about this novel is it's pacing. Foxfield kept her narrative tight and fast, which didn't allow any room for the reader to take a breath between reveals and twists. Which is fine for most, though I wish there was a bit more leisure to our sprint to the finish.
Nonetheless, Our Wicked Gifts by Kathryn Foxfield is a perfect novel for anyone looking to fill the hole in their heart while they wait for eventual release of The Gilded Blade by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Or anyone wanting something a little more deadly than Maggie Steifvater's The Raven Cycle.
I don't know why, but this going into this book, I thought it had the vibes of Knives Out meets Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. But boy, was I wrong (in the best way)
Our Wicked Gifts by Kathryn Foxfield is a YA fantasy (almost murder mystery) novel that follows a family more dysfunctional than The Inheritance Game's Hawthorn. How much would you sacrifice for love? What would you trade for power? How far would you go for family? The Winter family are worth billions. But only they know their success is built upon a sinister deal with the devil – each Winter possesses a unique supernatural gift to ensure their power and influence, but in exchange for their souls... Nineteen-year-old black sheep of the family Cicely's gift is for uncovering secrets, which doesn't make her very popular. But, when her family are threatened, and her uncle is found dead, they need her for the first time. When the clues point to Soren, a boy the family banished years ago, Cecily must choose between loyalty to her family and her growing feelings for the person who is trying to destroy them. A dark and twisty romantasy thriller, perfect for fans of The Inheritance Games , Succession and One Of Us is Lying from the bestselling author of Good Girls Die First .
First things first, I LOVED this book, and I'm not one that usually reads books of this nature. I.e. mystery, as I ALWAYS end up figuring out the big twist in the first 50 pages of the book. But Our Wicked Gifts proves to be one that leave me wondering until the rug was ripped from beneath my feet. Another thing I absolutely loved about this book, are the characters strewn about. Yes, the Winters are quite inconceivable to fully understand with the many ties and knots of their motives, but I still found their complexity quite confounding. Though, of course my favorite is Soren (because why not!).
Regardless, the only thing I found to be quite odd about this novel is it's pacing. Foxfield kept her narrative tight and fast, which didn't allow any room for the reader to take a breath between reveals and twists. Which is fine for most, though I wish there was a bit more leisure to our sprint to the finish.
Nonetheless, Our Wicked Gifts by Kathryn Foxfield is a perfect novel for anyone looking to fill the hole in their heart while they wait for eventual release of The Gilded Blade by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Or anyone wanting something a little more deadly than Maggie Steifvater's The Raven Cycle.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Faustian bargain plot takes on a whole family and generations of the Winters reap many gifts. Money, power, wealth, and supernatural powers fall on this family in exchange for their souls until suddenly the family is threatened and Cicely quests for answers to what is behind the downfall. Mystery, romance, and a bit of dark urban fantasy collide into an absorbing story. Early on, Cicely's hunt yields a semi-obvious suspect, but she doesn't want to believe it, then there are curves and twists that complicate matters and add more suspects as things get worse. I enjoyed following the story to its end and the concluding choice that really fit for the character that had developed in drama.
I received access to this eARC thru NetGalley (for which I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher, Random House Children's Books) for an honest review. The opinion expressed here is my own.
I received access to this eARC thru NetGalley (for which I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher, Random House Children's Books) for an honest review. The opinion expressed here is my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you so much to Random House Children's Books and the Author for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I absolutely adore this book, and it has been an amazing addition to some of my favorite YA books ever. Something about it felt like the Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater, and that's my favorite series ever, so getting those vibes from this book was immaculate. All of the family humor and banter in the book was great, and I also enjoyed how fast-paced it was. Kathryn's writing flows really well and feels natural, so I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a good YA read.
I absolutely adore this book, and it has been an amazing addition to some of my favorite YA books ever. Something about it felt like the Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater, and that's my favorite series ever, so getting those vibes from this book was immaculate. All of the family humor and banter in the book was great, and I also enjoyed how fast-paced it was. Kathryn's writing flows really well and feels natural, so I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a good YA read.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
love love love this book! it’s so fast paced and full of dark humor. the drama is juicy, the family is fighting, and the love interest broods like crazy.
there’s also a lovely message of learning to think for yourself and choose a path different from the one you were raised in. cicely’s journey was great.
safe to say i had fun here
there’s also a lovely message of learning to think for yourself and choose a path different from the one you were raised in. cicely’s journey was great.
safe to say i had fun here
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Per request of the publisher, the full review for this novel will go live on June 25rd, 2026.
Thank you to Random House Children's Books, Random House Books for Young Readers, and Netgalley for this copy in advanced! I am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own and the remainder of my reviews can be found at: https://littlereapling.wixsite.com/fa....
Thank you to Random House Children's Books, Random House Books for Young Readers, and Netgalley for this copy in advanced! I am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own and the remainder of my reviews can be found at: https://littlereapling.wixsite.com/fa....
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A dark, twisted tale of a family who literally sold their souls to the devil. Full of drama, secrets, murder, and extremely dysfunctional family dynamics. I couldn’t put this down, I loved it so much.
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