Like the Moon We Rise

‘Like the moon itself, Like the Moon We Rise is luminous, atmospheric, and impossible to look away from. Cormack’s assured prose brings an enchanting world of witches, poison and prophecy to life. I can’t wait to discover what comes next in Auriel’s epic journey.’ – Mikayla Bridge, author of Of Flame and Fury
Lush, atmospheric, and witchy, this immersive fantasy debut will have you on the edge of your seat. Yearning and banter-filled romance intertwines with captivating world building, deadly prophecies, and a girl who defies them. Like the Moon We Rise has everything you could want in a gothic fairytale. Full of secrets and shocking twists, readers are unlikely to forget this spell-binding YA debut. – Julia Alexandra, author of Midnight on the Celestial
Saturated with Gothic tones, Celtic mythology, and tantalizing prophecy, Like the Moon We Rise is a dazzling debut brimming with romantic and political tension. Auriel is a fierce heroine whose sharp edges conceal compelling vulnerabilities, and her complex relationships with Faolan and Ambrose promise a deliciously tangled dynamic that will keep readers guessing across the series. In a world where everyone has an agenda and no one can be entirely trusted, Cormack weaves a dangerous game of secrets, loyalties, and lies that readers will relish unraveling. – Cindy Pham, #1 NYT bestselling author of The Secret World of Briar Rose
With a richly rendered world, desperately evocative prose, and a main character who is every shade of morally grey, Annabelle Cormack has crafted a complex and enthralling debut. There are clever turns around every corner and layers of backstory and worldbuilding that I wanted to dive ever deeper into. I can’t help but feel like we’ve only scratched the surface of this epic tale of empires and rebellions, life and death, love and heartbreak. – Alwyn Hamilton, author of Rebel of the Sands
An atmospheric, gripping read that will keep you turning pages late into the night. Perfect for fans of morally grey female characters and old-school fairytale magic. Filled with a superb balance of mystery, intrigue and emotional turmoil - this was a stand-out debut. – Hazel McBride, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Fate Forged in Fire

Annabelle Cormack has been writing about cheerfully amoral witches and inconvenient prophecies since she was old enough to pick up a pen. She holds an MA in Writing for Young People from Bath Spa University and writes poetry for several magazines. Half-Scottish but raised in rural France, she draws her inspiration from Celtic mythology and the everyday magic found in nature. She is currently settled in Bath, where she served as the Bard of Bath 2022-23, promoting creativity around the city. Annabelle has tried her hand at various careers from translation to tour guiding, but is still secretly waiting for the day she gets summoned on a perilous quest.

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