By Kika Hatzopoulou (author)
"Dancing with passion and high-stakes action, this YA romantasy sees a darkness-obsessed girl entangle with an elf prince through an epic war between worlds"
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While most fear the dark unknown, sassy Sascia has long been drawn to it, she’s a moth to its enticing flame - such is the basis of Kika Hatzopoulou’s Moth Dark , a dramatically-scoped YA romantasy that melds futuristic urban vibes with shadowy elf magic through its risky-romance-of-a-lifetime storyline.
The novel’s context is a world in which the Maw of Manhattan, “a giant gap sinkhole nearly a mile across” has opened up and been “catalogued as the second-largest host of the Dark World”. Sascia gives tours of the Maw (“her life was the Dark”, after all) and Darkmoths from the strange new realm that’s opened up are drawn to her.
In fact, “according to world databases, they have only ever appeared to Sascia”. But that’s not the only thing that comes to her — she somehow pulls “a creature, an undoubtedly humanoid creature” from the Dark. A being called Nugau, who informs Sascia that she’s been judged for her actions in the Battle of Feathers and found guilty of treason.
As Sascia falls for Nugau, who “looks like a nymph from a museum or a regal elf from a fantasy film”, she discovers that gender is fluid on a molecular level in their world. Moreover, Nugau is heir to the Darkworld and on a mission to kill her as part of a war against humanity. Thrillingly plotted, the couple’s personal passion for one another clashes big-time within the context of this ultimate battle.
As such, Moth Dark is the ideal romantasy novel for readers who adore relish swept up in epic love stories and thought- provoking fantasy worlds.
From the bestselling author of Threads that Bind and Hearts that Cut comes a brand-new compulsive romantasy about a girl obsessed with the dark and the shadowy magical prince she falls in love with, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Laini Taylor.
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THE DARK HAS COME ALIVE . . .
Six years ago, vicious creatures began to crawl out of the dark crevices of the world, and with it Sascia's fascination with the darkness was born. Now that fascination has become an obsession, and while exploring an area known for its connection to the Darkworld, Sascia - impossibly - pulls out a person from the shadows. But Nugau is no ordinary person, they're the heir to the Darkworld, with one mission . . . to kill Sascia.
Except, the second time they meet, Nugau is younger and doesn't recognise Sascia. And the third time, Nugau stumbles out of the darkness with poison running through their veins, expressing their undying love for her.
Piecing together the puzzle, Sascia makes two shocking discoveries: the timelines of her world and Nugau's are not linear, and she is inexplicably entangled in a war between humanity and the Dark. But with their worlds at battle, is it worth fighting for each other . . . ?
'A world so unique and addictive that I devoured this in a matter of days. Whimsical prose and a slow burning romance unlike any I've read before.' Alexandra Christo , author of To Kill a Kingdom
'An achingly hopeful, breathtaking love story. It's the sort of book you want to linger in the dark with, and I absolutely loved every moment sunk within its pages.' Bea Fitzgerald , author of Girl, Goddess, Queen 'Darkly dreamy, timely and expertly crafted. You will find star-crossed romance, a heady blend of science and magic and brilliant characters determined to end the cycle of violence.' Allison Saft , author of Wings of Starlight 'Utterly enthralling and darkly whimsical, Moth Dark is a thrill ride of a book, with its tale of twisted timelines and unyielding love. Sascia and Nugau's story is certain to stay with you long after the book is over.' A. B. Poranek , author of Where the Dark Stands Still
'A lush, breathtaking and wholly unique fantasy, with a devastating star-crossed romance and a world that lifts off the page like a fluttering of moths.' Ava Reid , author of A Study in Drowning ' Moth Dark is everything I've come to expect from Kika Hatzopoulou - dark, twisty, romantic and completely, dazzlingly original. Unlike anything else I've read.' Sarah Underwood , author of Lies We Sing to the Sea 'Wildly imaginative, achingly romantic and impossible to put down. Get ready, readers: your next book obsession has arrived.' Angela Montoya , author of A Cruel Thirst
Kika Hatzopoulou is the bestselling and award-winning author of Threads That Bind and Hearts That Cut. She is a native Greek and current Londoner and holds an MFA in writing for children from the New School. In her free time, she enjoys urban quests and gastronomical adventures while narrating entire book and movie plots with her partner.
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From the bestselling author of Threads that Bind and Hearts that Cut comes a brand-new compulsive romantasy about a girl obsessed with the dark and the shadowy magical prince she falls in love with, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Laini Taylor.THE DARK HAS COME ALIVE . . . Six years ago, vicious creatures began to crawl out of the dark crevices of the world, and with it Sascia's fascination with the darkness was born.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Moth Dark and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-18 years old
Moth Dark features in the following genres: Featured Books for 13+ readers, Featured Books for Young Adults, Recommendations, Adventure Stories, Stories about Family and Friends, Fantasy / Magical, Horror & Ghost Stories, Romance / Relationship Stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Mythic fantasy / Mythic fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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Moth Dark was written by Kika Hatzopoulou and published by Penguin Books an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK
Moth Dark has 372 pages
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