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The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
5.0
dark emotional funny medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

The Knight and the Moth is a new and compelling fantasy from Rachel Gillig. Sybil is a Diviner with the power to interpret omens. She has traded a decade of her life to serve the abbess, allowing herself to be drowned in a magical spring to bring on the prophetic visions. When a young boy king and his entourage arrives, she meets a knight unlike any she’s met before. As Sybil uncovers more secrets about what she’s always known, she must choose whether to stay with the abbess or finally seek answers. 

I loved The Knight and The Moth! It is such an atmospheric and beautifully written book. Sybil, Rory, and the gargoyle were my favorite characters! The gargoyle’s dialogue is witty and heartfelt. Sybil and Rory’s banter was delightful. The magical adventures are perfectly balanced with the growing romance between them. The omens and magic system were intriguing and I loved when the truth behind Sybil’s powers were revealed. 

The ending left me incredibly eager for book two! I already can’t wait to see what happens next. 
Readers who seek adventure, magic with a price, hilarious companion characters, and romance must check out The Knight and the Moth. 

Thank you to Rachel Gillig, Orbit Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.