Darkly, Marisha Pessl
Darkly, Marisha Pessl
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Darkly

Author: Marisha Pessl

Narrator: Imani Jade Powers

Unabridged: 11 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/26/2024

Synopsis

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A powder keg of dark secrets and mind-bending puzzles, this must-read thriller is “addictively suspenseful” (The Washington Post) and “full of atmospheric thrills” (Los Angeles Times)—from the New York Times bestselling author of Night Film.

Your favorite game has come to life. And you don’t want to find out what happens if you lose…

“Pessl is gargantuan: wildly smart, extremely surprising, a wordsmith, a queen. Read her.” —E. Lockhart, #1 New York Times bestselling author of We Were Liars

A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

Arcadia “Dia” Gannon has been obsessed with Louisiana Veda, the game designer whose obsessive creations and company, Darkly, have gained a cultlike following. Dia is shocked when she’s chosen for a highly-coveted internship, along with six other teenagers from around the world. Why her? Dia has never won anything in her life.

Darkly, once a game-making empire renowned for its ingenious and utterly terrifying toys and games, now lies dormant after Veda’s mysterious death. The remaining games are priced like rare works of art, with some fetching millions of dollars at auction.

As Dia and her fellow interns delve into the heart of Darkly, they discover hidden symbols, buried clues, and a web of intrigue. Who are these other teens, and what secrets do they keep? Why were any of them really chosen? The answers lie within the twisted labyrinth of Darkly—a chilling and addictive read by Marisha Pessl.

This summer will be the most twisted Darkly game of all.

“Complex and captivating.” —Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows

About The Author

Marisha Pessl is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult novel Neverworld Wake, as well as two New York Times bestsellers: Night Film and Special Topics in Calamity Physics. She lives with her husband and three daughters in New York.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on March 24, 2025

Oh boy! This book gives me serious Burtonesque vibes, with its alluring puzzles and mind-blowing, visionary world-building. The plot feels like games within games—complex, chaotic, and utterly captivating. As a reader, you want to dive into the challenges yourself and solve the intricate puzzles, bu......more

Goodreads review by Ron on December 02, 2024

In 2006, Marisha Pessl’s debut novel, “Special Topics in Calamity Physics,” shot onto the scene as if it were propelled by a particle accelerator. Sparking a burst of publicity and praise, that comically bookish mystery established Pessl as one of the most imaginative young writers in America. She fo......more

Goodreads review by Judy on November 26, 2024

It has been awhile since I've read a book by Marisha Pessl, but I loved Night Film, Special Topics in Calamity Physics and Neverworld Wake so I was excited to delve into this one. Description: What would you kill for? When an ad for an internship with the Louisiana Veda Foundation poses this question,......more

Goodreads review by Mary on December 03, 2024

I'm a huge Marisha Pessl fan. This was easily my most anticipated book of the year and unfortunately this one just didn't hit for me. (view spoiler)[ I felt like it could have easily been twice as long and could have really been elevated with more context when it comes to the games themselves. I felt like the Darkl (hide spoiler)]......more

Goodreads review by Tiffany on October 14, 2024

"Darkly" is a beautifully crafted novel that immediately draws you in. Its intricate storytelling weaves a captivating tapestry of mystery, leading you into a world where every subtle hint promises a rich and complex narrative waiting to be discovered. This book is an adventure. The captivating cover......more

Quotes

"Full of atmospheric thrills." —Los Angeles Times

"[A] crazy, funny, addictively suspenseful story." —The Washington Post

"[A]n engaging plot of puzzles that reveal hidden truths about identity and legacy....At its heart, Darkly is an examination of the objects and the moments that make us, that fuel our pursuits or haunt our visions — and sometimes what we choose to do with the cards we're given.” —USA Today

★ "Like a Darkly game, the whole is mesmerizing, improbable, deeply compelling, and best enjoyed after dark....Roll the die, flip the card: We have a winner." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "Twists and connections are satisfying and surprising in this high-stakes thriller by Pessl, who takes familiar YA tropes and turns them on their head using confident prose." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Creative and unique, this is a special treat for readers who wish Jennifer Lynn Barnes’s The Inheritance Games had been set in the world of Jumanji." —School Library Journal

"Pessl set forth with an ambitious concept, and the result is thrilling, mysterious, and full of shocking twists through the very last page." —Booklist

"[A] compelling, immersive story that has everything necessary to enthrall careful readers." —The Bulletin

"Darkly’s central mystery is tantalizing; it’s sure to entice readers who love a puzzle and will reward their efforts with a delicious twist." —BookPage

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