“Johnson has created something from the soul here — a story warm-hearted and full of wild magic that feels like slipping back into a half-remembered dream. The prose is luminous, the atmosphere, luxuriantly cosy; it’s cottagecore, but the cottage is sentient and has an attitude. Running throughout is a deft exploration of family, mother-daughter love, and what it means to find a place to call home. The Reimagining of Thornwood House is for those who love their fantasy sweet, ethereal, Ghibliesque, with some slightly spooky dark corners.”—Brigitte Knightley, New York Times bestselling author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy
“Absolutely delightful! The Reimagining of Thornwood House is everything you want it to be: warm, wonderful, and magical in all the best ways! I loved every page! A new favorite!”—Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop
“Each page of The Reimagining of Thornwood House is a hug that will warm your soul. Jaleigh Johnson has made an inspiring delight for anyone longing to begin again.”—Samantha Sotto Yambao, national bestselling author of Water Moon
“Achingly lovely and full of warmth, The Reimagining of Thornwood House evokes a rare comfort — the kind that makes you feel like a child again, tucked into bed, listening to a fairy tale you never want to end. A truly magical book.”—Auralee Wallace, national bestselling author of The Late-Night Witches
“The Reimagining of Thornwood House is like drinking hot cocoa from your favorite mug after a long day—warm, sweet, and comforting. Jaleigh Johnson’s lovely writing effortlessly weaves themes of belonging and community into a magical story that is filled to the brim with kindness and whimsy. Cozy fantasy lovers will feel right at home in Thornwood House!”—Emily Krempholtz, USA Today bestselling author of Violet Thistlewaite is Not a Villain Anymore
“The Reimagining of Thornwood House is an utter delight, packed with charming characters, small-town hijinks, and a grumpy house that is hiding more than it seems under its shingles. I loved the strength of the bond between Evie and Ruby, the sweet blossoming romance, and the overarching message that people (and houses) are not always what they seem! Magical, whimsical, and full of heart!”—Keshe Chow, international bestselling author of Strange Familiars
“Looking for a cozy fantasy with Studio Ghibli vibes this summer? Then you’ll need to add Jaleigh Johnson’s The Reimagining of Thornwood House to your reading list.”—WinterIsComing.com
“Johnson weaves a sumptuous tale around the themes of chosen family and new beginnings. With shades of Howl’s Moving Castle and Baba Yaga folktales, this playful fantasy charms.”—Publishers Weekly
“Johnson is skilled at portraying Evie’s deep love for her daughter and the ways Thornwood house cares for those who live in it…This cozy fantasy should appeal to fans of Sarah Beth Durst and TJ Klune, with familiar and comfortable tropes of found families and second chances, plus a gentle romance.”—Library Journal
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