A Curse for the Homesick

A Curse for the Homesick is a gripping debut novel blending magical realism, coming-of-age themes, and star-crossed romance. Perfect for fans of Spells for Forgetting and The Power, this haunting tale explores fate, responsibility, and the weight of impossible choices.

On the windswept island of Stenland, women live in fear of Skeld Season—an unpredictable time when any woman could wake up with three black lines on her forehead, marking her as a skeld. For a brief period, these chosen women can turn others to stone with a single look—a power that vanishes, but leaves its victims permanently dead.

Tess Eriksson knows this all too well. Years ago, her mother, as a skeld, accidentally killed Soren’s parents, leaving behind an unforgivable tragedy. Tess always wanted to escape Stenland—to outrun the fear of becoming a skeld herself. But Soren, the boy she loves, refuses to leave the only home he’s ever known, despite the looming threat of death.

As they struggle between love and destiny, Tess and Soren must decide: can love defy fate, or is it doomed from the start? And how much risk is too much when the cost might be someone else's life?

With lush world-building, deep emotional tension, and a rich mythology, The Mark of the Skeld is a must-read for fans of dark folklore, epic love stories, and atmospheric fantasy.