Of Kin and Curse

by Lily Brady

Hidden her whole life, seventeen-year-old Elowyn has never stepped beyond the walls of Aethelcrest’s castle. Ever since her brother, Aeldred, took the throne and outlawed magic, the kingdom has simmered with unrest. Now, he plans to send her away “for her safety.” So, to maintain what freedom she has, Elowyn runs.

But freedom comes at a cost. Caught in a curse meant for one but shared by both, the siblings are torn apart. Aeldred is lost to a monstrous transformation, and Elowyn is thrust into a world of magic, rebellion, and buried truths.

Taken in by a caravan of magical outcasts, Elowyn begins to unravel the truth behind the curse, the ban on magic, and the legacy her family left behind. To save her brother, she must decide what she’s willing to risk, and what it means to carry a crown forged by both love and ruin.

413 pages, Paperback

Published November 4, 2025

About the author

Lily Brady is a fantasy writer, artist, and lover of emotionally messy characters, cursed kingdoms, and slow-burn relationships. She currently lives in Massachusetts with her fiancé, hamster and two guinea pigs. Lily is the author of Of Kin and Curse, a fantasy novel centered on magic, grief, and the bonds that survive even in darkness. When she isn’t writing, she’s usually painting scenes from her stories, building playlists for her characters, or getting attached to fictional people who desperately need therapy.