About the book
Perfect for fans of Brigid Kemmerer and Lexi Ryan, this debut romantasy stand-alone novel blends an immersive world, unique magic system, and swoon-worthy romance to create an unputdownable read that explores the great and terrible lengths to which love compels us to go.
Elia Tallis’s key conjuring abilities, when used with her father’s magic, allow her to open a path to any location. But Papa is dying, and Elia has been forced to painfully tether him to life so she can siphon his magic to provide for her siblings. The god of death, angry to be denied his due, punishes her by claiming her youngest brother as a servant.
Desperate to save her brother, Elia accepts a potentially deadly commission from Trys, a kindhearted prince with his nose stuck in a book. Trys wants Elia to help him find a legendary scroll. In exchange, he’ll give her his hand in marriage, securing her and her siblings’ futures and allowing her to release Papa to the afterlife.
Despite the danger of their quest, Elia and Trys find themselves increasingly drawn to each other. But when Trys finally reads the scroll, it transforms him into a monster beyond comprehension. Elia will have to wield her power in ways she never thought possible, braving a world of endless darkness and the nightmares dwelling within it to bring home the prince she’s growing to love.
- Standalone Fantasy Romance: A complete, standalone epic with a swoon-worthy romance and a happily-for-now ending. No cliffhangers, just one unputdownable adventure.
- Unique Magic System: Elia can conjure keys to open a path to anywhere, but her power comes at a terrible price: she must siphon magic from her dying father, tethering him painfully to life.
- Gods and Goddesses: When Elia cheats the god of death to keep her father alive, the deity retaliates by claiming her youngest brother as his servant, setting her on a desperate path to save him.
- Strong Heroine: Haunted by her choices but determined to save her family, Elia Tallis is a pragmatic magic-wielder who will risk a deadly commission, a cursed scroll, and a world of darkness for those she loves.
Editions of Unlock the Dark
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780063335035
- EBook
- ISBN 9780063335059
Read an Excerpt
Perfect for fans of Brigid Kemmerer and Lexi Ryan, this debut romantasy stand-alone novel blends an immersive world, unique magic system, and swoon-worthy romance to create an unputdownable read that explores the great and terrible lengths to which love compels us to go.
Elia Tallis’s key conjuring abilities, when used with her father’s magic, allow her to open a path to any location. But Papa is dying, and Elia has been forced to painfully tether him to life so she can siphon his magic to provide for her siblings. The god of death, angry to be denied his due, punishes her by claiming her youngest brother as a servant.
Desperate to save her brother, Elia accepts a potentially deadly commission from Trys, a kindhearted prince with his nose stuck in a book. Trys wants Elia to help him find a legendary scroll. In exchange, he’ll give her his hand in marriage, securing her and her siblings’ futures and allowing her to release Papa to the afterlife.
Despite the danger of their quest, Elia and Trys find themselves increasingly drawn to each other. But when Trys finally reads the scroll, it transforms him into a monster beyond comprehension. Elia will have to wield her power in ways she never thought possible, braving a world of endless darkness and the nightmares dwelling within it to bring home the prince she’s growing to love.
- Standalone Fantasy Romance: A complete, standalone epic with a swoon-worthy romance and a happily-for-now ending. No cliffhangers, just one unputdownable adventure.
- Unique Magic System: Elia can conjure keys to open a path to anywhere, but her power comes at a terrible price: she must siphon magic from her dying father, tethering him painfully to life.
- Gods and Goddesses: When Elia cheats the god of death to keep her father alive, the deity retaliates by claiming her youngest brother as his servant, setting her on a desperate path to save him.
- Strong Heroine: Haunted by her choices but determined to save her family, Elia Tallis is a pragmatic magic-wielder who will risk a deadly commission, a cursed scroll, and a world of darkness for those she loves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unlock the Dark about?
Perfect for fans of Brigid Kemmerer and Lexi Ryan, this debut romantasy stand-alone novel blends an immersive world, unique magic system, and swoon-worthy romance to create an unputdownable read that explores the great and terrible lengths to which love compels us to go.
Elia Tallis’s key conjuring abilities, when used with her father’s magic, allow her to open a path to any location. But Papa is dying, and Elia has been forced to painfully tether him to life so she can siphon his magic to provide for her siblings. The god of death, angry to be denied his due, punishes her by claiming her youngest brother as a servant.
Desperate to save her brother, Elia accepts a potentially deadly commission from Trys, a kindhearted prince with his nose stuck in a book. Trys wants Elia to help him find a legendary scroll. In exchange, he’ll give her his hand in marriage, securing her and her siblings’ futures and allowing her to release Papa to the afterlife.
Despite the danger of their quest, Elia and Trys find themselves increasingly drawn to each other. But when Trys finally reads the scroll, it transforms him into a monster beyond comprehension. Elia will have to wield her power in ways she never thought possible, braving a world of endless darkness and the nightmares dwelling within it to bring home the prince she’s growing to love.
- Standalone Fantasy Romance: A complete, standalone epic with a swoon-worthy romance and a happily-for-now ending. No cliffhangers, just one unputdownable adventure.
- Unique Magic System: Elia can conjure keys to open a path to anywhere, but her power comes at a terrible price: she must siphon magic from her dying father, tethering him painfully to life.
- Gods and Goddesses: When Elia cheats the god of death to keep her father alive, the deity retaliates by claiming her youngest brother as his servant, setting her on a desperate path to save him.
- Strong Heroine: Haunted by her choices but determined to save her family, Elia Tallis is a pragmatic magic-wielder who will risk a deadly commission, a cursed scroll, and a world of darkness for those she loves.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Unlock the Dark?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Where can I read a sample of Unlock the Dark?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780063335035
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Unlock the Dark?
Sasa Hawk
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Unlock the Dark is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780063335035) and ebook(ISBN 9780063335059)
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