The Knight and the Moth

By Rachel Gillig

Book Overview

INSTANT #1 NEW YORKTIMES BESTSELLER From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Gillig comes a sensational romantasy, a gothic, mist-cloaked tale of a young prophetess forced on an impossible quest... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031658844X
• ISBN13: 9780316588447
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Orbit
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 2.03 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great read!

Medieval vibes, slow burn love story, hero's journey, world-building that isn't too complicated; loved it!

I Expected More

I really wanted to love The Knight and the Moth. The premise, gothic atmosphere, and overall aesthetic were exactly the kind of fantasy I gravitate toward, but the execution left me wanting so much more. My biggest issue was the pacing. About a third of the way through, I found myself wondering how the author could possibly wrap up everything that had been introduced in the pages that remained. Unfortunately, instead of slowing down and letting the story breathe, the final third became a rapid succession of victories that never felt earned. The story spends a lot of time building up powerful threats and impossible odds, but when those moments finally arrive, they’re resolved with surprising ease. I kept expecting the characters to face real sacrifice, difficult choices, or meaningful consequences, yet most of the biggest obstacles seemed to disappear almost as quickly as they appeared. Because of that, the climax never carried the weight or tension I was hoping for. The story was also very predictable. I had a pretty good idea where it was headed long before the ending, so there were very few surprises along the way. Ultimately, I never felt the emotional payoff that I look for in fantasy. The world had so much potential, but the plot moved too quickly and many of the resolutions felt rushed and unearned. It was an entertaining enough read, but it never lived up to the promise of its premise. This one just wasn’t for me, and I won’t be continuing the series.