The Knight and the Moth the spellbinding gothic romantasy from multi-million-copy bestseller Rachel Gillig

A Dark, Poetic Romantasy Full of Emotion and Depth

Nya (Mitglied der Book Circle Community) am 15.09.2025
Bewertungsnummer: 2603891
Bewertet: eBook (ePUB)

This book truly took me by surprise – in the best possible way. From the very first pages, it became clear: The Knight and the Moth is not your average romantasy. It’s a hauntingly beautiful, atmospheric tale that walks the delicate line between faith, magic, and longing. Rachel Gillig’s writing is rich and lyrical – not the easiest read if you’re not a native English speaker, but absolutely worth it. I read this book more slowly than I usually do with English novels, simply because I wanted to reread so many sentences – because they were so beautifully written. The story of Sybil, a young prophetess, and Rodrick, the heretical knight, is not just a mysterious and gripping journey – it’s also a deeply human story about trust, doubt, and the quiet strength of love. The world Gillig creates is dark and fairytale-like. This book made me laugh and cry – so much crying at one part. The characters are vibrant, layered, and refreshingly different from the usual tropes. I especially loved the slow, tender connection between Sybil and Rodrick – subtle yet powerful. The Knight and the Moth is, for me, a true standout in the romantasy genre – poetic, emotional, and deeply resonant. If you enjoy moody settings, slow-burn romance, and characters with real depth, this book is an absolute must-read. I can only recommend it – and honestly, I’m not ready to leave this world behind.

Endlich wieder ein tolles Fantasy Buch nach Acotar

Bewertung am 14.10.2025
Bewertungsnummer: 2626036
Bewertet: eBook (ePUB)

Nachdem ich ,,Das Reich der sieben Höfe" bzw Acotar gelesen habe, konnte mich kein Fantasy Roman mehr so richtig fesseln. The Knight and the moth hat es geschafft. Ich fand die Story toll, die Charaktere sehr liebenswert und sympathisch. Vor allem Sybil fand ich wirklich toll. Sie ist eine starke eigenständige Frau, das fehlt mir bei aktuellen Fantasy Romanen ein wenig. Ich bin schon sehr gespannt auf den zweiten Teil.