House Name

In the sprawling, politically charged world of Michelle West's 'House Name,' readers are thrust into the perilous existence of Jewel Markess, a woman navigating deadly court machinations and foreboding magical portents. Tasked with the critical mission of uncovering the hidden entryways to the ancient undercity beneath the empire's capital, Jewel's personal stakes are high: success promises sanctuary for her and her den within the formidable House Terafin. Despite the formidable aid of the First Circle Mage from the Order of Knowledge, her quest is plagued by an eerie phenomenon—every potential access point to the undercity inexplicably vanishes before it can be explored. Time is running out, as failure to reach the undercity means the demon kin's sinister plans will unfold unchecked. The pressure intensifies dramatically when the unthinkable occurs: a direct, brutal assault on House Terafin itself, elevating the conflict to a terrifying new level and forcing Jewel to confront not only external threats but the very nature of her loyalties and her world's precarious balance.