The Summer War

The Summer War – Naomi Novik
Standalone
Genre: Fantasy / Magical Realism / Romance / Coming-of-Age
 
Tropes:
Magical curse / prophecy
Sibling relationships / family dynamics
Redemption and atonement
Coming-of-age journey
Magical beings / immortal races
 
Summary:
Celia, a young witch, inadvertently curses her eldest brother, Argent, dooming him to a life without love. Furious at his departure during a war-torn time, her magical outburst embeds her words with prophetic power. As Argent wanders the world, seeking fame instead of connection, Celia grows into her magical abilities and strives to undo the curse.
Her quest leads her to uncover a centuries-old conflict between her people and the summerlings—immortal beings with a lingering grudge. With the reluctant help of her middle brother, Celia must navigate magic, history, and family bonds to lift the curse and heal the lands devastated by the Summer War.