Books like Hazelthorn by C. G. Drews

Evander has spent his life hidden within the forbidden corners of the Hazelthorn estate, protected by his reclusive billionaire guardian, Byron Lennox‑Hall, and guarded by three strict rules: never leave the estate, never enter the gardens, and never be left alone with Byron’s grandson, Laurie. After Byron’s sudden death, Evander inherits the sprawling mansion and the family’s vast wealth, but must appoint a new guardian from Laurie's scheming relatives to oversee the property until he turns eighteen. The estate’s overgrown garden, which refuses to stay contained, creeps through walls with each passing day, its vines and spores becoming ever more dangerous. Evander suspects that one of Laurie's relatives may have murdered Byron, and himself is the target of the same unseen threat. With the garden’s relentless growth and the family’s dark secrets entwining, Evander must uncover the killer and prevent the living garden from devouring him.

First publish date: 2025