There Will Come a Darkness
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There Will Come a Darkness

by Katy Rose Pool

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Leigh Bardugo’s Six of Crows meets Kristin Cashore’s Graceling in this showstopping debut YA fantasy from Katy Rose Pool.

‘A masterful fantasy debut‘ Sebastien de Castell

‘A can’t miss debut from an exciting new talent’ Kiersten White

THE AGE OF DARKNESS APPROACHES.
FIVE LIVES STAND IN ITS WAY.

For generations, the Seven Prophets guided humanity – until they disappeared, one hundred years ago.

They left behind a secret prophecy, foretelling an Age of Darkness and the birth of a new Prophet who could be the world’s salvation . . . or the cause of its destruction. As a dark new power rises, five souls are set on a collision course that will determine the fate of their world:

A prince exiled from his kingdom
A ruthless killer known as the Pale Hand
A once-faithful leader torn between his duty and his heart
A reckless gambler with the power to find anything or anyone
And a dying girl on the verge of giving up

One of them – or all of them – could break the world. Will they be saviour or destroyer?

‘Unforgettable . . . feels both utterly original and like the best of classic fantasy’ Tasha Suri, author of Empire of Sand

‘Katy Rose Pool combines lovable characters, a gorgeously tangible world and an intricate puzzle-box plot to create a story that will pull you inexorably toward the explosive end’ Sarah Holland

‘A well-crafted, surprising and gripping start to a new trilogy’ Kirkus

Reviews

There Will Come a Darkness is a can't-miss debut from an exciting new talent. I defy you not to lose yourself in this vast, luscious fantasy
Kiersten White, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of SLAYER
This epic fantasy novel revels in rich worldbuilding [and] deftly plays with genre expectations . . . A well-crafted, surprising, and gripping start to a new trilogy
KIRKUS
The real magic of There Will Come a Darkness is in how Pool has crafted her heroes - messy, flawed and so beguilingly human. I dare you not to fall madly in love with all of them
Laura Sebastian, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author
Gripping fun
SFX
Pool accomplishes a masterful balance of exposition, action, and characterization . . . full of genuinely surprising and interesting twists that will have readers anxious to get to the last page
The Bulletin
Katy Rose Pool's plot is always seven steps ahead of you. You'll want to catch up as quickly as possible
Refinery 29
A sweeping, ambitious fantasy that pulled me into a world of corruption, dark prophecy and, ultimately, hope. The breathlessly paced story and well-rendered ensemble cast gripped me until the very last pages
Julie C. Dao, author of FOREST OF A THOUSAND LANTERNS
A brilliantly woven story with compelling characters, surprising twists and a prophecy driven not by distant fate but by hard, human choices. There Will Come a Darkness was a pleasure to read and left me eager for more!
Melissa Caruso, author of THE TETHERED MAGE
A beautiful woven fantasy of prophecy, intrigue and unforgettable characters. There Will Come a Darkness feels both utterly original and like the best of classic fantasy
Tasha Suri, author of EMPIRE OF SAND
A masterful fantasy debut. Katy Rose Pool is a writer to watch
SEBASTIEN DE CASTELL, author of TRAITOR'S BLADE
Katy Rose Pool combines lovable characters, a gorgeously tangible world and an intricate puzzle-box plot to create a story that will pull you inexorably toward the explosive end
Sarah Holland, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of EVERLESS

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