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The Whispering Dark

The bewitching academic rivals to lovers slow burn debut fantasy
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In The Whispering Dark by Kelly Andrew, the story follows a deaf college student navigating a world of mysteries and concealed dangers at a unique academy. As she becomes entangled with a charismatic classmate, they delve into a series of enigmatic events that challenge their perceptions of reality and push them to confront their own inner demons. This sci-fi fantasy tale weaves together elements of suspense and supernatural intrigue.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to dark academia with a blend of mystery and supernatural elements. This captivating tale delves into themes of secrets and forbidden knowledge while exploring intriguing, complex characters and their interactions in an eerie academic setting. It is particularly appealing to those who appreciate atmospheric storytelling with a touch of romance and suspense.

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The Whispering Dark

For fans of NINTH HOUSE, A DEADLY EDUCATION and THE ATLAS SIX, this dark academia debut tells the story of a deaf college student with a peculiar link to the afterlife . . .

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'A haunting, dreamlike tale of sacrifice, love, and obsession' Cassandra Clare, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE LAST HOURS

'A paranormal thriller laced with twists and revelations that will stop your heart' Aiden Thomas, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of CEMETERY BOYS

Ninth House meets The Atlas Six in the haunting debut everyone on TikTok is talking about...

Delaney Meyers-Petrov is tired of being seen as fragile just because she's Deaf. So when she's accepted into a prestigious program at Godbole University that trains students to slip between parallel worlds, she's excited for the chance to prove herself. But her semester gets off to a rocky start as she faces professors who won't accommodate her disability, and a pretentious upperclassman, Colton Price, who seems determined to despise her.

Colton Price died when he was nine years old. Quite impossibly, he woke at the feet of a green-eyed little girl. When she told him to live, he obeyed. Now, twelve years later, Delaney has stumbled back into his orbit, but Colton's been ordered to keep far away from the new girl... and the voices she hears calling to her from the shadows.

Delaney wants to keep her distance from Colton - she seems to be the only person on campus who finds him more arrogant than charming - yet after a Godbole student turns up dead, she and Colton are forced to form a tenuous alliance, plummeting down a rabbit-hole of deeply buried university secrets. But Delaney and Colton discover the cost of opening the doors between worlds when they find themselves up against something old and nameless, an enemy they need to destroy before it tears them - and their forbidden partnership - apart.

The Whispering Dark will burrow into your bones and nestle deep, refusing to let go. Kelly Andrew's prose is aching and lyrical, the mark of a master in the making. This is a story I won't soon forget' Hafsah Faizal, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of WE HUNT THE FLAME

Ivory tower academia, but make it cosmic horror. The Whispering Dark seethes with forbidden romance and truly terrifying shadows' Hannah Whitten, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of The Wilderwood duology

Eerie and seductive, The Whispering Dark is a masterclass in dark academia. Andrew dazzles with exquisite prose, sizzling romantic tension, and a clever, twisting plot that will keep you breathless until the very end Allison Saft, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic

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The Whispering Dark by Kelly Andrew has been praised for its atmospheric and immersive writing style. Readers appreciate the rich character development and the way it weaves supernatural elements with deep emotional themes. However, some have noted a slower pace in parts. Overall, it’s seen as a captivating and thought-provoking novel in the Sci-Fi & Fantasy category.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473234864

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Kelly Andrew lost her hearing when she was four years old. She's been telling stories ever since. She now lives outside Boston with her husband and daughter. She has a Masters in English and Creative Writing and is already well-plugged into the publishing community with more than 18k followers on Twitter, where you can find her @KayAyDrew.

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