About The Book

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

About The Author

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Andy Darcy Theo is the author of the bestselling TikTok sensation The Light That Blinds Us, the first epic YA romantasy book in the Descent into Darkness series. He is a British Greek Cypriot with an educational and occupational background in clinical psychology and teaching. When he is not teaching, learning, or reading, he is developing his compulsive, character-driven fantasy series he began writing at age thirteen. He is also a prominent presence on BookTok and Bookstagram (where he posts as @AndyDarcyTheo) and has been documenting his author journey online and posting viral bookish content. He has millions of views and likes, which is nearly as many books as he has in his TBR pile.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Gallery YA (April 24, 2025)
  • Length: 432 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781398531871
  • Ages: 12 - 99

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Raves and Reviews

'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

'Absolutely enchanting and nothing short of epic. Andy effortlessly transports you back to the golden age of YA fantasy.'

– Bill Wood

'Andy Darcy Theo is such an exciting new voice in YA. This series is truly thrilling.'

– Juno Dawson

'One of the freshest voices in YA literature, and one of the most vital. I couldn’t put this book down!'

– Sasha Peyton Smith

'Andy Darcy Theo crafts an immersive fantasy world, seamlessly blending high-stakes adventure with deep, character-driven storytelling. With prose that is lyrical yet accessible, Theo evokes a sense of nostalgia which reminds you of your love for classics in the fantasy genre, whilst still feeling fresh and modern.'

– Busayo Matuluko

'Breathtaking and exhilarating.'

– Rosie Talbot

'Thrilling from start to finish! Andy Darcy Theo has crafted an epic adventure that will keep readers hooked. Fans of book one are in for a treat because everything is levelled up in The Dark That Hides Us: more danger, more romance, more intrigue, and the showstopping finale will leave readers clamouring to find out what happens next.'

– Katherine Webber

'The Dark That Hides Us reminded me of why I fell in love with fantasy all those years ago. A full-throttle roller-coaster ride, complete with swoon-worthy romance, vibrant magic and sharp insights into mental health.'

– Ella McLeod

'Exhilarating, electrifying and unputdownable. I devoured it in one sitting.'

– Danielle Jawando

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