The Dark That Hides Us (Volume 2)

By Author / Illustrator

Andy Darcy Theo

Genre

Fantasy

Age range(s)

14+

Publisher

Simon & Schuster YA

ISBN

9781398531871

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

24-04-2025

Synopsis

Light. Darkness. Power. Magic. The Children of the Elements are back in the epic sequel to the instant bestseller, 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 from The Light That Binds Us, masterfully intertwining themes of mental health and the bonds of found family. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Legendborn, from TikTok and BookTok star @andydarcytheo. Here's Andy to tell us more about what inspired the series:

Also in the series: The Light That Blinds Us (Volume 1)

Praise for The Dark That Hides Us: "Explosive, action packed and full of twists I didn't see coming, all while bringing together my favourite found family and sweeping romance - truly everything I love all in one book." - Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen; "Absolutely enchanting and nothing short of epic. Andy effortlessly transports you back to the golden age of YA fantasy." - Bill Wood, author of Let's Split Up. "Andy Darcy Theo is such an exciting new voice in YA. This series is 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. I couldn't put this book down!" - Sasha Peyton Smith, author of The Rose Bargain.

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Reviews

Linda

The Dark that Hides Us is a fantastic continuation of an unforgettable journey that the four friends have been through and it will keep you totally immersed until the very last page…

Alexis, Demi, Blaise, and Caeli lie in wait as the Haven prepares for the Battle of Stonehenge - a fight between light and darkness, good and evil. Mortem looms ever closer, threatening to engulf the world in shadow. As the night unfolds, secrets are revealed and uncomfortable truths emerge. The world isn't what it seems... and perhaps a little darkness lives in them all.

This sequel to The Light That Blinds Us delivers in every way. We continue to follow the original crew - Alexis, Demi, Caeli, and Blaise -on their desperate quest to defeat the darkness. The battle scenes are epic, full of action, fast-paced and will put the reader through so many heart-wrenching emotions, they absolutely do not disappoint. The author has not only given us Alexis's POV, he has also added the standout element of the POV from Blaise. It is rewarding to get deeper into his character, showing the reader that beneath his tough exterior there is someone vulnerable and real. ( Hopefully in the next book we will gain the same depth from Demi and Caeli ).

The Dark that Hides Us is action-packed from beginning to end and will have the reader feeling a rollercoaster of emotions - fast-paced and full of surprises, all perfect for the 13+ reader. Oh, one more thing… that ending! The twist sets up perfectly for book three. Here's hoping we won't have to wait long to get our hands on it.

I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves high-stakes fantasy with deep character development. You won't be disappointed.

432 pages / Reviewed by Linda Brown, school librarian