The Glittering Edge

Penny Emberly is caught in a magical feud to save her mother’s life. Perfect for fans of Tracy Wolff and Maggie Stiefvater.

Rumors run wild in Idlewood, Indiana. Locals whisper that the De Lucas are witches and that decades ago, they cursed the wealthy Barrion family as revenge for a love gone tragically wrong: now, if a Barrion falls in love with you, you’ll die.

For Penny Emberly—a quiet wallflower—that’s reason enough to stay far away from both families. But when her mother is left on the brink of death after a mysterious accident, Penny can no longer ignore the rumors. The Barrion curse is real, and her mom is its latest victim.

To save her, Penny must bring together two bitter enemies from opposite sides of the feud and convince them to break the curse. For star quarterback Corey Barrion, it means finally freeing his family from the magic that killed his mom. For misfit witch Alonso De Luca, it’s a chance to prove to everyone—especially Penny—that he’s not the villain they think he is.

As the trio navigates Alonso’s unpredictable magic, the tangled history between the Barrions and De Lucas, and a chaotic group chat, they soon realize the curse isn’t what it seems. Was a De Luca really driven to jealousy and vengeance? Or is something far darker at play?

Penny will have to conquer her anxiety, wrestle with her growing feelings for Alonso, and delve into dangerous, forbidden magic to uncover the truth and save her mother—no matter the cost.