The Glittering Edge

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What if the magic meant to save your family could also destroy it?

Welcome the season of new beginnings with Alyssa Villaire’s debut fantasy, The Glittering Edge, releasing May 1st. Set in the small, secret-whispering town of Idlewood, Indiana, this story unfolds like a blooming spell gentle, magical, and full of meaning. Think Practical Magic meets The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. With themes of healing, generational magic, and the power of love (in all its forms), this book feels right at home among our reflections here.

A Fantasy Book About Family and Magic

Penny Emberly prefers solitude to Idlewood’s gossip until her mother’s near-fatal accident thrusts her into a feud between cursed families. To survive, she must ally with Corey Barrion, haunted by his lineage, and Alonso De Luca, a witch fleeing his destiny.

To save her mother, Penny must confront fear, anxiety, and forbidden spells. She joins forces with Corey Barrion, whose family history is steeped in tragedy, and Alonso De Luca, a misfit witch trying to escape a legacy he never chose. What begins as a desperate search for answers becomes a beautiful unraveling of assumptions and the blooming of a quiet strength inside Penny herself.

Note: Contains themes of grief and generational trauma.

Themes That Bloom

- Legacy & Magic: The Barrion curse shows how pain can echo through generations, asking us what we choose to carry forward—and what we must let go.

- Family & Love: Penny’s courage grows from love. Her drive to save her mother reminds us that love, in its fiercest form, heals.

- Spring & Renewal: Just like nature, Penny begins again. Growth comes from within, and this story invites us to bloom where we are.

Why You’ll Love The Glittering Edge

- Small-town secrets and centuries-old feuds

- A soft, slow-burn romance with a misunderstood hero

- Found-family tenderness and emotional depth

- Magic that is wild, intimate, and deeply human

Personal Reflection

This story reminded me that healing often begins in the quietest places. That what seems like a curse can become a calling. Penny’s transformation isn't loud or flashy it’s tender, like petals unfolding toward the sun. Through her journey, we're invited to confront fear with compassion, and to trust that even broken things can bloom again.

Recommended For

Readers who love stories of emotional magic, spiritual rebirth, and the slow unraveling of old pain. The Glittering Edge is perfect for anyone seeking a fantasy grounded in heart, hope, and healing.

Ready to uncover Idlewood’s secrets? [Buy The Glittering Edge here] and let Penny’s journey inspire your own spring renewal.

Alyssa Villaire is a debut fantasy author drawn to stories of magic, memory, and the unspoken ties between people. Her writing often explores the ways we inherit both wounds and wonder.

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