Moth Dark - by Kika Hatzopoulou (Hardcover)

About the Book

"A timeline-crossing romantic fantasy about a girl in love with a world of darkness--and with the mysterious heir to its throne--who must fight to prevent the destruction of all she loves"--

Book Synopsis

From the bestselling author of Threads That Bind comes a timeline-crossing romantic fantasy about a girl in love with a world of darkness--and with the mysterious heir to its throne--who must fight to prevent the destruction of all she holds dear.

"A lush, breathtaking, and wholly unique fantasy. I was entranced."--Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning

"Utterly exhilarating, mysteriously alluring, and deeply beautiful."--Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Scorpion and the Night Blossom

Sascia has always loved the Dark. Six years ago, when the world she knew collided with the world of the Dark, she found it thrilling rather than terrifying. Now, she spends her days studying Darkcreatures or seeking them out in the shadows where they thrive.

Then, one day, she--impossibly--pulls a person from the Dark. A person who shouldn't exist. And they're here to kill her. Nugau, the heir to the Darkworld, claims to be delivering a sentence for Sascia's betrayal in a battle she's never heard of, in a war that hasn't happened.

Sascia escapes with her life--barely. But tensions are brewing between her world and the Dark, and it's not long before she discovers that she and Nugau are bound together by forces they don't understand. As they grow closer, crossing worlds and timelines, they must find a way to fight for peace--and for each other.

Review Quotes

"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. I was entranced."--Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning

"Darkly dreamy, timely, and expertly crafted, Moth Dark is a bittersweet love letter to the wondrous and the inexplicable. Within the strange beauty of the Darkworld, you will find star-crossed romance, a heady blend of science and magic, and brilliant characters determined to end the cycle of violence. I cannot recommend it highly enough!"--Allison Saft, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Starlight

"Beautifully written and deeply compelling--Moth Dark is an absolute triumph of a book. Kika Hatzopoulou masterfully weaves together an engaging, unexpected plot with the kind of swoon-worthy romance that spans worlds and timelines. Sascia and Nugau's story will leave you sobbing and desperate to read it all over again. I was hooked from the very start."--Pascale Lacelle, New York Times bestselling author of Curious Tides

"Utterly enthralling and darkly whimsical, Moth Dark is a thrill ride of a book, bringing a much-needed breath of fresh air to the YA genre with its tale of twisted timelines and unyielding love. Tender and fierce in equal measures, Sascia and Nugau's story is certain to stay with you long after the book is over."--A.B. Poranek, New York Times bestselling author of Where the Dark Stands Still

"With an incandescent love story that lights up the Dark and an intricately crafted otherworld at the edge of our own that feels compellingly real, Hatzopoulou makes a blazing mark in the world of contemporary romantic fantasy. Utterly exhilarating, mysteriously alluring, and deeply beautiful."--Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Scorpion and the Night Blossom

"I was utterly entranced by Moth Dark and the gorgeous story of the ethereal Darkworld bleeding into ours. Sascia and Nugau's connection is mesmerizing, and their love story both aches and captivates--tender and totally unforgettable."--Leslie Vedder, bestselling author of The Bone Spindle

"Captivating, intricately crafted and brimming with wonder, Moth Dark pulls its readers into a deeply romantic, time-tangled tale that feels, fittingly, timeless. As poignant as it is powerful, this story lingers with you far beyond the final page."--Kiera Azar, author of Thorn Season

"Moth Dark is an achingly hopeful, breathtaking love story and an ode to kindness and compassion. 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

"A dimension-crossing, time-twisting romantasy."--Publishers Weekly

"An engaging urban fantasy with an important message."--Kirkus Reviews

"Burning like a light in the dark. . . . Hatzopoulou's vivid imagery builds this urban fantasy into an anti-war tract that centers the importance of courageous choice over fearful instinct. For readers wanting court intrigue and magic against a modern backdrop."--Booklist

About the Author

Kika Hatzopoulou is the bestselling author of Threads That Bind and its sequel, 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.