The Knight and the MothThe Knight and the Moth
What it's about
Sybil is one of six young seers who live in a cathedral and interpret prophetic dreams for the kingdom. When the other seers start to disappear, Sybil leaves the cathedral for the first time, on a dangerous quest through a gothic, mist-shrouded land, with the one knight who scorns everything her prophecies stand for.
Why it's worth reading
It hit #1 on the New York Times list and was a Goodreads Choice finalist for romantasy. It's a dark, atmospheric fantasy romance.
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Good to know
It's the first of a series.
By the numbers
- Readers73 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller63 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #47 of the 233 romances we rank
- #93 of the 459 fantasy books we rank
- #125 of the 481 new books we rank
- #705 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Adventurous, Epic
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Quick answers
Is The Knight and the Moth worth reading?
Yes. It hit #1 on the New York Times list and was a Goodreads Choice finalist for romantasy. It ranks #705 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 76.0 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Knight and the Moth about?
Sybil is one of six young seers who live in a cathedral and interpret prophetic dreams for the kingdom. When the other seers start to disappear, Sybil leaves the cathedral for the first time, on a dangerous quest through a gothic, mist-shrouded land, with the one knight who scorns everything her prophecies stand for.
How long does it take to read The Knight and the Moth?
About 10 hours (400 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Knight and the Moth?
If you liked it, try Phantasma by Kaylie Smith, Rose in Chains by Julie Soto or Uprooted by Naomi Novik.