Unlock the Dark

Name: Unlock the Dark
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Sasa Hawk
ISBN: 9780063335066

Author: Sasa Hawk

Narrator: Caitlin Davies

Unabridged: 10 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Storytide

Published: 02/25/2025

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Family, Social Themes

Synopsis

Perfect for fans of Brigid Kemmerer and Lexi Ryan, this debut romantasy stand-alone novel blends an immersive world, unique magic system, and swoon-worthy romance to create an unputdownable read that explores the great and terrible lengths to which love compels us to go.Elia Tallis’s key conjuring abilities, when used with her father’s magic, allow her to open a path to any location. But Papa is dying, and Elia has been forced to painfully tether him to life so she can siphon his magic to provide for her siblings. The god of death, angry to be denied his due, punishes her by claiming her youngest brother as a servant.Desperate to save her brother, Elia accepts a potentially deadly commission from Trys, a kindhearted prince with his nose stuck in a book. Trys wants Elia to help him find a legendary scroll. In exchange, he’ll give her his hand in marriage, securing her and her siblings’ futures and allowing her to release Papa to the afterlife.Despite the danger of their quest, Elia and Trys find themselves increasingly drawn to each other. But when Trys finally reads the scroll, it transforms him into a monster beyond comprehension. Elia will have to wield her power in ways she never thought possible, braving a world of endless darkness and the nightmares dwelling within it to bring home the prince she’s growing to love.

About Sasa Hawk

Sasa Hawk lives in Tennessee with her husband, three toddlers, and mountains of books. When she isn’t writing or running after her children, you can find her nose-deep in a good story, working in the garden, or watching anime and Marvel shows.

Reviews

Goodreads review by jenny reads a lot on February 27, 2025

5⭐️ | TikTok | IG | A girl blessed with the magic to open any lock agrees to help a prince steal a magic scroll that will end the war - in exchange for a marriage of convenience that will save her family. Their quest turns deadly when the scroll unlocks a curse - forcing her to brave the dark to res......more

Goodreads review by Demi on February 15, 2025

Thank you to Net Galley and Sasa Hawk for an advanced copy of Unlock the Dark! All opinions remain my own. Oh my goodness, this book was an absolute delight!! From the whimsical and totally fun world building, to the enchanting magic system and the endearing characters, each time I sat down to read,......more

Goodreads review by millena ✩ on October 08, 2024

First and most important, I think this book should’ve been a duology. I wouldn’t say everything felt rushed but things could’ve definitely been developed more, I finished the book wanting more details on a lot of things Second, I wanted needed more of Trys. To me he was one of the most interesting ch......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on August 31, 2024

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the arc! Hm, I’m conflicted on this one. This book was engaging, but the weakest aspect of this story was the romance, which is unfortunate for a romantasy. I did like some other aspects about this story though. I’ll break it down into pros and cons. Cons:......more

Goodreads review by Angel is Reading ☼ on February 23, 2025

Now playing: Carry You Home - Alex Warren 1:35 ───ㅇ───── 3:47 ⊹₊ ˚‧︵‿₊୨୧₊‿︵‧ ˚ ₊⊹ Characters: Elia: I liked her remorse, and she was super funny in the first chapter, her need to protect her family was super motivating. I did get frustrated with her at times, and she didn't have the deepest character ar......more