About the Author
Andy Darcy Theo is the author of the bestselling TikTok sensation, The Light That Blinds Us, the first epic YA romantasy book in the DESCENT INTO DARKNESS series. He is a British-Greek Cypriot with an educational and occupational background in clinical psychology and teaching. When he is not teaching, learning, or reading, he is developing his compulsive, character-driven fantasy series which he began writing at age thirteen.
He is also a prominent BookToker and Bookstagrammer (where he posts as @andydarcytheo) and has been documenting his author journey online and posting viral bookish content. He has millions of views and likes, which is nearly as big as his TBR pile
Welcome to the Elemental world!
Take on the descent into darkness…
Descent Into Darkness
book 1:
The Light That Blinds Us
‘When consumed by shadow, even the faintest light can be blinding…’
After a childhood haunted by disturbing hallucinations of the Shadow Man, Alexis Michaels’s only comfort is the blue amulet he’s had since before he can remember. Now, the visions are gone, and Alexis craves a normal life.
But when a trip to Stonehenge unites him with three other teens carrying similar gems, normality is abandoned when they are plunged into a hidden world of power-wielding Elementals, and told they are the chosen ones, destined to save the world from an eternal night. Trained by legends and guided by heroes, Alexis and his companions must venture on a perilous quest, facing tests of love, loss and loyalty.
But a dark past plagues Alexis as they prepare to defeat an adversary more ominous that they could imagine, and a looming secret sets to corrupt the mission, their lives, and his mind.
A high-stakes, speculative romance, which masterfully weaves themes of mental health, psychosis, and found family. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Cassandra Clare from BookTok and Bookstagram star @andydarcytheo
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Descent Into Darkness
book 2:
The Dark That hides Us
Light. Darkness. Power. Magic. The Children of the Elements are back in the epic sequel to the instant bestseller, The Light That Blinds Us.
Alexis, Demi, Blaise and Caeli lie in wait as the Haven prepares for the Battle of Stonehenge: a fight for light over darkness, good over evil. And Mortem fast approaches, threatening to engulf all in shadow. As the night wears on, secrets are spilled and truths come to light. The world is not all that it seems and there might be a little darkness, lurking just below the surface, within us all . . .
Dive back into the fantasy world that masterfully intertwines themes of mental health and the bonds of found family. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Legendborn, from TikTok and BookTok star @andydarcytheo.
Descent Into Darkness
book 3:
The Shadow That finds Us
The breath-taking third instalment in the bestselling* found-family fantasy series by BookTok sensation, Andy Darcy Theo.
Alexis, Blaise, Caeli and Demi return to the Haven, carrying scars both on the surface and beneath. Shadows whisper to Alexis, destabilising his grasp on reality as he works to reveal his parents’ secret, while his friends wrestle with fractured trust and forbidden feelings. As the autumn equinox approaches, distrust mounts, forcing them to confront the true nature of their destiny, before it’s too late and they are lost to the shadows forever.
PRAISE FOR THE SERIES
“Explosive, action packed and full of twists” – Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen
“Absolutely enchanting and nothing short of epic” – Bill Wood, author of Let’s Split Up
“Truly thrilling” – Juno Dawson, author of Her Majesty’s Royal Coven
“One of the freshest voices in YA literature, and one of the most vital” – Sasha Peyton Smith, author of The Rose Bargain
Reader Reviews
The Light That Blinds Us is a masterpiece!
“There are so many powerful quotes and messages in this novel. The world needs to read it. I have fallen utterly in love with the world-building, characters, writing style, and story.”
“You’re paying for my therapy bills.”
“This book has to end up in a bookshop, to be read and recommended, to be put on displays and on top of the charts.”
“This book has me in a chokehold and the ending had me MIND BLOWN. I need the next one. I can’t get enough of this world.”
“One of the best found family fantasy groups I’ve read.”
“Diverse characters, global quest, mythical Elemental creatures, and a group of morally grey protagonists? They may have been in hell, but I was in heaven reading this!”
“I truly believe your story will help so many people. Your writing was beautiful. Andy, you are my favourite author from now on.”
TLTBU reminds me of all the great YA fantasy series. This is easily my top book of the year!
“This was an AMAZING read. There is SO much that I love about it. I can’t get enough of the characters: their friendships, relationships, small moments, jokes, touches. Brilliant. I love your writing style and I know the rest of the series will be 5 STARS too.”
“Please never stop writing.”
“Alexis is the best MC ever. Perfect combination of humour and intelligence. He feels so real and I wish he was my friend… or lover. Anything except my enemy!”