House of Marionne

Brimming with ballgowns and betrayal, magic and mystery, decadence and darkness
Perfect for readers who crave morally grey characters, irresistible romance and dark academia


ARE YOU READY TO ENROL INTO THE HOUSE OF MARIONNE?

Quell Marionne was born cursed with Toushana – a perilous dark magic.
The sentence for having it?
Death . . .

So when her secret is threatened, Quell hides in the one place that might save her: The House of Marionne. Run by her estranged grandmother, the school trains students to enter The Order, a society of magical elites.
More importantly, it may be the key to burying Quell’s forbidden magic forever.

Yet hiding who you truly are is hard – especially when handsome, brooding Jordon stands close. Must Quell really choose between her true nature and those she's growing to love?

But if her Toushana is discovered, death awaits . . .
Tropes:
- Dark academic
- Enemies-to-lovers
- Family drama

Review

Full of magic and intrigue, House of Marionne is perfect escape for fans of fantasies that straddle the edge of our world and transport readers to dazzling, deceptive, and unexpected places. ― Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Ballad of Never After

With House of Marionne, J.Elle lures you through a portal and into an elaborate, enthralling world of magic and monsters and mayhem, where the twists and turns take you-and her characters-places you never expected to go. ― Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the An Ember in the Ashes series

Inventive, evocative, and epic. House of Marionne is a dazzling magical thrill ride. ― Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying

House of Marionne is one of the most original fantasies I've ever read. J. Elle has created a lush and beautifully romantic world that is as magical as it is dangerous. ― Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Sun is Also a Star

From the first page,House of Marionne feels like stepping intoan intoxicating dream of magic, beauty, and shadowy secrets, one that's as dazzling as it is imaginative. With a must-read blend of romance, loveable characters, and suspense, this story is a glittering triumph. ― Alexandra Bracken, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lore

An absolute delight.House of Marionne is the book I always looked for and never found as a young Black girl. Elle crafts a series opener that interweaves sparkling romance, dynamic characters, and a bracing plot to tell a story that is both vivid and heartfelt. ― Ayana Gray, New York Times-bestselling author of the Beasts of Prey trilogy

House of Marionne glitters with magic, deception, and betrayal. Readers will be swept away by Elle's glamorous world in this enchanting series opener. ― Rachel Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches

The forbidden love story of my wildest dreams. House of Marionne is going to delight not only fantasy readers, but romance lovers of all ages! ― Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author

A sweeping fantasy brimming with magic, secrets, and romance. House of Marionne gripped me from the first page, and never let go. An enchanting, mesmerizing gem of a book you don’t want to miss ― Alex Aster, #1 New York Times Best Selling author of Lightlark

House of Marionne is a captivating contemporary fantasy that’s sure to enchant readers from the start. Perfect for fans of magical boarding schools, dark secrets, and books with glittering atmosphere ― Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times bestselling author

About the Author

J. Elle is the New York Times, and indie, bestselling and award-winning author of multiple books including Against The Tide, an original prequel tie-in to The Little Mermaid live action film. Her debut duology, Wings of Ebony, dubbed “an incredible debut” by NPR and best fantasy book by POPSUGAR, was a 2022 NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literary Work for Youth and Teens, an Amazon Editor’s pick for Best Science Fiction and Fantasy, and a Barnes and Noble YA Book Club Pick. The former educator credits her nomadic lifestyle and humble inner-city beginnings as inspiration for her novels. When she’s not writing, Elle can be found on the hunt for desserts without chocolate, drowning herself in regency romance reads and shows, and looking for any excuse to wear a tiara.