I really enjoyed reading this Brothers Grimm inspired story and read it in two sittings. The Thirteenth Child (2024) by Erin A. Craig is a dark take on a fairy tale about Hazel, a girl born a thirteenth child. She is chosen to be adopted by the Dreaded End -the god of Death, and he gifts her the ability to cure sickness. After spending years alone learning her craft, she becomes the village healer and is called upon to cure the King of a mysterious ailment. As she lives in the castle and learns more about the royal family, she begins to question her abilities and how she can use them. She wonders how to balance her worth and justify healing a dangerous person or someone she loves. This novel is a wonderful blend of folklore, magic, and mystery in a gothic and atmospheric tale and is perfect for lovers of fairy tales.