The Knight and the Moth
by Rachel Gillig
Blurb:
Just as she and her sister Diviners near the end of their service, a mysterious knight arrives at the cathedral. Rude, heretical, and devilishly handsome, the knight Rodrick has no respect for Sybil's visions. But when Sybil's fellow Diviners begin to vanish one by one, she has no choice but to seek his help in finding them. For the world outside the cathedral's cloister is wrought with peril. Only the gods have the answers she is seeking, and as much as she'd rather avoid Rodrick's dark eyes and sharp tongue, only a heretic can defeat a god.
My Review:
The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig was
nothing short of enchanting. From the very first pages, the writing wraps
around you, lush, elegant, and steeped in a gothic beauty that feels both
haunting and delicate. This is the kind of prose that begs to be read slowly,
not because it drags, but because you want to savor every sentence.
The pacing is one of this book’s greatest strengths. The plot unfolds with a
quiet confidence, never rushed yet never stagnant, allowing tension and mystery
to build naturally. Gillig’s world-building is phenomenal, rich without being
overwhelming, vivid without excessive exposition. You don’t just read about
this world; you step into it, moving through
shadowed halls and unspoken magic as if it’s always existed somewhere just
beyond reach.
Every character, no matter how small their role, feels intentional and
memorable. No one fades into the background. Each presence adds texture and
weight to the story, making the world feel lived-in and alive. I love stories
that feel like portals, ones that pull you between the pages and into a world
that once existed only inside an author’s mind, and this book does exactly
that.
Six, in particular, stood out to me in the best way. She gave strong
Eleven-from-Stranger Things vibes if she
were grown, quietly powerful, emotionally complex, and impossible to look away
from. The magic system is unique and unpredictable, keeping you guessing about
where the story is headed and what truths are still waiting to be uncovered.
There is romance, but it never overshadows the story.
Instead, it weaves seamlessly into the narrative, enhancing the emotional
stakes without hijacking the plot. Everything feels balanced, the magic, the
mystery, the character development, and the relationships, all moving together
in perfect rhythm.
All in all, this is easily one of the best books I’ve read. Atmospheric,
captivating, and beautifully crafted, The Knight and the Moth
is the kind of story that lingers long after you’ve turned the final page. A
true standout.
(Look at this cover!)
The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig was
nothing short of enchanting. From the very first pages, the writing wraps
around you, lush, elegant, and steeped in a gothic beauty that feels both
haunting and delicate. This is the kind of prose that begs to be read slowly,
not because it drags, but because you want to savor every sentence.
The pacing is one of this book’s greatest strengths. The plot unfolds with a
quiet confidence, never rushed yet never stagnant, allowing tension and mystery
to build naturally. Gillig’s world-building is phenomenal, rich without being
overwhelming, vivid without excessive exposition. You don’t just read about
this world; you step into it, moving through
shadowed halls and unspoken magic as if it’s always existed somewhere just
beyond reach.
Every character, no matter how small their role, feels intentional and
memorable. No one fades into the background. Each presence adds texture and
weight to the story, making the world feel lived-in and alive. I love stories
that feel like portals, ones that pull you between the pages and into a world
that once existed only inside an author’s mind, and this book does exactly
that.
Six, in particular, stood out to me in the best way. She gave strong
Eleven-from-Stranger Things vibes if she
were grown, quietly powerful, emotionally complex, and impossible to look away
from. The magic system is unique and unpredictable, keeping you guessing about
where the story is headed and what truths are still waiting to be uncovered.
There is romance, but it never overshadows the story.
Instead, it weaves seamlessly into the narrative, enhancing the emotional
stakes without hijacking the plot. Everything feels balanced, the magic, the
mystery, the character development, and the relationships, all moving together
in perfect rhythm.
All in all, this is easily one of the best books I’ve read. Atmospheric,
captivating, and beautifully crafted, The Knight and the Moth
is the kind of story that lingers long after you’ve turned the final page. A
true standout.
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