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The breath-taking third instalment in the bestselling* found-family fantasy series by BookTok sensation, Andy Darcy Theo.Alexis, Blaise, Caeli and Demi return to the Haven, carrying scars both on the surface and beneath. Shadows whisper to Alexis, destabilising his grasp on reality as he works to reveal his parents’ secret, while his friends wrestle with fractured trust and forbidden feelings. As the autumn equinox approaches, distrust mounts, forcing them to confront the true nature of their destiny, before it’s too late and they are lost to the shadows forever.Masterfully intertwines themes of mental health and the bonds of found familyFeaturing BookTok's favourite tropes: friends-to-lovers, love triangle, touch her and you dieFor readers aged 12+ and perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and LegendbornPRAISE 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

‘Loved it from start to finish, was hooked all the way.’‘This book deserves to be read by everyone.’‘This book is filled with amazing one liners that I would legit tattoo on my forehead!’‘Brilliant, thought provoking.’‘Literally dying for more.’Goodreads ReviewsLegendborn meets Percy Jackson in this dark and thrilling debut fantasy romance.When consumed by shadow, even the faintest light can be blinding...After a childhood haunted by disturbing hallucinations of the Shadow Man, Alexis Michaels’s only comfort is the blue amulet he’s had since before he can remember. Now, the visions have gone, and Alexis craves a normal life.    But when a trip to Stonehenge unites him with three other teens carrying similar gems, normality is abandoned when they are plunged into a hidden world of power-wielding Elementals, and told they are the chosen ones, destined to save the world from an eternal night. Trained by legends and guided by heroes, Alexis and his companions must venture on a perilous quest, facing tests of love, loss, and loyalty.   But a dark past plagues Alexis as they prepare to defeat an adversary more ominous than they could imagine, and a looming secret sets to corrupt the mission, their lives, and his mind.  A high-stakes, speculative romance, which masterfully weaves themes of mental health, psychosis, and found family. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Cassandra Clare from TikTok and BookTok star @andydarcytheo

'';Loved it from start to finish, was hooked all the way.'' '';This book deserves to be read by everyone.'' '';This book is filled with amazing one liners that I would legit tattoo on my forehead!'' '';Brilliant, thought provoking.'' '';Literally dying for more.''Goodreads ReviewsLegendbornmeetsPercy Jacksonin this dark and thrilling debut fantasy romance.When consumed by shadow, even the faintest light can be blinding... After a childhood haunted by disturbing hallucinations of the Shadow Man, Alexis Michaels''s only comfort is the blue amulet he''s had since before he can remember. Now, the visions have gone, and Alexis craves a normal life. But when a trip to Stonehenge unites him with three other teens carrying similar gems, normality is abandoned when they are plunged into a hidden world of power-wielding Elementals, and told they are the chosen ones, destined to save the world from an eternal night. Trained by legends and guided by heroes, Alexis and his companions must venture on aperilous quest, facing tests of love, loss, and loyalty. But a dark past plagues Alexis as they prepare to defeat an adversary more ominous than they could imagine, and a looming secret sets to corrupt the mission, their lives, and his mind. A high-stakes, speculative romance, which masterfully weaves themes of mental health, psychosis, and found family. Perfect for fans ofLeigh Bardugo andCassandra Clarefrom TikTok and BookTok star @andydarcytheo.

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 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 Light That Blinds Us: '';Loved it from start to finish, was hooked all the way.'' '';This book deserves to be read by everyone.'' '';This book is filled with amazing one liners that I would legit tattoo on my forehead!'' '';Brilliant, thought provoking.'' '';Literally dying for more.''Goodreads Reviews

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

The gripping fourth instalment in the bestselling* found-family fantasy series by BookTok sensation Andy Darcy Theo. After a devastating attack shatters everything he thought he knew, Alexis Michaels is taken deep into the heart of the enemy's kingdom. Trapped within Mortem's ever-shifting castle and stripped of the people he loves, he must endure impossible trials to hold on to the one thing the darkness cannot claim: himself. Back in the Haven, Demi, Blaise and Caeli refuse to give up hope, and with the spring equinox approaching and the fate of light and darkness hanging in the balance, the Children of the Elements must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice for one another. Because this time, surviving may not be enough. “Explosive, action packed and full of twists” Bea Fitzgerald “Thrilling from start to finish” Katherine Webber Tsang “Not only one of the freshest voices in YA literature, but one of the most vital” Sasha Peyton Smith *The Light That Blinds Us and The Dark That Hides Us were TCM YA #1s on publication week April 2024 and April 2025 respectively

A teen discovers there’s more to his childhood visions than he ever imagined in this high-stakes romantasy debut, which masterfully weaves together themes of mental health, found family, and first love—perfect for fans of Legendborn and Lauren Roberts!After a childhood haunted by disturbing hallucinations of the Shadow Man, Alexis Michaels’s only comfort is the blue amulet he’s had since before he can remember. Now, the visions have gone, and Alexis craves a normal life. But when a trip to Stonehenge unites him with three other teens carrying similar gems, they are all plunged into a hidden world of power-wielding Elementals: chosen ones, who are destined to save the world from an eternal night. Now Alexis and his companions must venture on a perilous quest, facing tests of love, loss, and loyalty. But a dark past plagues Alexis as they prepare to defeat an adversary more ominous than they could imagine, and a looming secret threatens to corrupt the mission, their lives, and Alexis’s mind.

A teen discovers there’s more to his childhood visions than he ever imagined in this high-stakes romantasy debut, which masterfully weaves together themes of mental health, found family, and first love—perfect for fans of Legendborn and Lauren Roberts!After a childhood haunted by disturbing hallucinations of the Shadow Man, Alexis Michaels’s only comfort is the blue amulet he’s had since before he can remember. Now, the visions have gone, and Alexis craves a normal life. But when a trip to Stonehenge unites him with three other teens carrying similar gems, they are all plunged into a hidden world of power-wielding Elementals: chosen ones, who are destined to save the world from an eternal night. Now Alexis and his companions must venture on a perilous quest, facing tests of love, loss, and loyalty. But a dark past plagues Alexis as they prepare to defeat an adversary more ominous than they could imagine, and a looming secret threatens to corrupt the mission, their lives, and Alexis’s mind.

A teen discovers theres more to his childhood visions than he ever imagined in this propulsive (Publishers Weekly) young adult romantasy debut for readers who like Percy Jackson or fast-paced, action-packed fantasies (School Library Journal)the first in a series!After a childhood haunted by disturbing hallucinations of the Shadow Man, Alexis Michaelss only comfort is the blue amulet hes had since before he can remember. Now, the visions have gone, and Alexis craves a normal life. But when a trip to Stonehenge unites him with three other teens carrying similar gems, they are all plunged into a hidden world of power-wielding Elementals: chosen ones who are destined to save the world from an eternal night. Now Alexis and his companions must venture on a perilous quest, facing tests of love, loss, and loyalty. But a dark past plagues Alexis as they prepare to defeat an adversary more ominous than they could imagine, and a looming secret threatens to corrupt the mission, their lives, and Alexiss mind.