House of Frank By Kay Synclaire

In *House of Frank*, a heartwarming and whimsical tale, Saika, a powerless witch, grapples with overwhelming grief following the death of her sister. Determined to fulfill her sister’s final wish, she travels to the Ash Gardens, a magical arboretum shrouded in perpetual storms, to plant her sister’s remains. There, she meets Frank, a colossal, knit-cardigan-wearing mythical creature who runs the sanctuary and offers Saika a role as one of its caretakers.

Haunted by her loss, Saika accepts the offer, hoping to delay her farewell to her sister. However, her disconnection from magic since the tragedy poses a significant challenge; she relies on a fragment of a fallen star to cast enchantments, all while concealing her diminished powers. As she immerses herself in the sanctuary’s upkeep, Saika finds solace in the eccentric community around her, including bickering twin cherubs, a mute ghost, a grumpy elf, and an exasperating half-witch.

Through her interactions with this whimsical cast of characters, Saika slowly begins to confront her pain and rediscover the meaning of love and belonging. As she learns to let joy and grief coexist, she unravels the healing power of found family. *House of Frank* is a poignant exploration of loss, resilience, and the transformative magic that comes from opening one’s heart to others, delivering a story that feels like a warm hug amidst life’s storms.