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The Dark That Hides Us: Descent into Darkness Book 2 Paperback By Andy Darcy Theo

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Released: 24th April 2025. Light. Darkness. Power. Magic. The Children of the Elements are back in the epic, instant-bestselling* sequel to The Light That Blinds Us. Alexis, Demi, Blaise and Caeli lie in wait as the Haven prepares for the Battle of Stonehenge: a fight for light over darkness, good over evil. And Mortem fast approaches, threatening to engulf all in shadow. As the night wears on, secrets are spilled and truths come to light. The world is not all that it seems and there might be a little darkness, lurking just below the surface, within us all . . . Dive back into the fantasy world that masterfully intertwines themes of mental health and the bonds of found family. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Legendborn, from TikTok and BookTok star @andydarcytheo.  PRAISE FOR THE SERIES "Explosive, action packed and full of twists" - Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen "Absolutely enchanting and nothing short of epic" - Bill Wood, author of Let's Split Up "Truly thrilling" - Juno Dawson, author of Her Majesty's Royal Coven "One of the freshest voices in YA literature, and one of the most vital” - Sasha Peyton Smith, author of The Rose Bargain *Both The Light That Blinds Us and The Dark That Hides Us were instant bestsellers, debuting in the top 10 of the YA chart TCM 432 Pages

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    Released:
    24th April 2025
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    Book
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    9781398531871

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    Light. Darkness. Power. Magic. The Children of the Elements are back in the epic, instant-bestselling* sequel to The Light That Blinds Us.

    Alexis, Demi, Blaise and Caeli lie in wait as the Haven prepares for the Battle of Stonehenge: a fight for light over darkness, good over evil. And Mortem fast approaches, threatening to engulf all in shadow. As the night wears on, secrets are spilled and truths come to light. The world is not all that it seems and there might be a little darkness, lurking just below the surface, within us all . . .

    Dive back into the fantasy world that masterfully intertwines themes of mental health and the bonds of found family. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Legendborn, from TikTok and BookTok star @andydarcytheo. 

    PRAISE FOR THE SERIES

    "Explosive, action packed and full of twists" - Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen
    "Absolutely enchanting and nothing short of epic" - Bill Wood, author of Let's Split Up
    "Truly thrilling" - Juno Dawson, author of Her Majesty's Royal Coven
    "One of the freshest voices in YA literature, and one of the most vital” - Sasha Peyton Smith, author of The Rose Bargain

    *Both The Light That Blinds Us and The Dark That Hides Us were instant bestsellers, debuting in the top 10 of the YA chart TCM

    432 Pages

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