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Summary of “What Wakes the Bells” (2025) by Elle Tesch

In the gothic fantasy novel What Wakes the Bells, debut author Elle Tesch introduces readers to the sentient city of Vaiwyn, a place constructed by ancient Saints and imbued with life and emotion. Mina Strauss, a young bell keeper, inherits the responsibility of preventing the city’s Vesper Bells from ringing thirteen times—a toll that would awaken a dormant evil. Despite her vigilance, Mina’s bell unexpectedly chimes thirteen times, unleashing chaos as the city’s statues and gargoyles come to life, attacking its inhabitants. The soul of a corrupted Saint, once trapped within the bell, now possesses a citizen, spreading corruption and turning the city against itself.

As the death toll rises, Mina must identify and destroy the Saint’s host to save Vaiwyn. Her journey is complicated by the possibility that the possessed individual could be someone she loves, forcing her to confront painful choices. The novel delves into themes of legacy, identity, and the burdens of inherited duty, all set against a richly imagined backdrop of a city that is as much a character as its inhabitants. Tesch’s debut offers a haunting exploration of sacrifice and the lengths one will go to protect their home.