Half a Dark Heart A stunning new gothic-horror romantasy for young adults
First published 2026
A stunning gothic-horror romantasy, Half a Dark Heart is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Cassandra Clare and Sarah Waters. "Haunting, atmospheric and suspenseful . . . a completely captivating gothic mystery" - Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen The Horrors gain strength when things in our world are broken. Ever since she first encountered 'The Horrors', Alice has hidden herself safely behind the walls of her family's Whitby guest house. Only her beloved sister, Lucille, knows why: that Alice can see things - gruesome, terrible things - in the darkest corners of our world. Shadow-monsters which will do anything to satisfy their violent cravings - and seemingly nothing can stop them. Of course, no one would believe them if they told them - and so the girls stay silent. That is, until Lucille goes missing, and the boy she was in love disappears too.
- Published
- 29 Jan 2026
- Pages
- 400
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Elsewhere
- Open Library
- Fantasy
- Family
- Horror
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