The Light That Blinds Us

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About The Book

A teen discovers there’s more to his childhood visions than he ever imagined in this “propulsive” (Publishers Weekly) young adult romantasy debut “for readers who like Percy Jackson or fast-paced, action-packed fantasies” (School Library Journal)—the first in a series!

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 have gone, and Alexis craves a normal life. But when a trip to Stonehenge unites him with three other teens carrying similar gems, they are all plunged into a hidden world of power-wielding Elementals: chosen ones who are destined to save the world from an eternal night.

Now 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 than they could imagine, and a looming secret threatens to corrupt the mission, their lives, and Alexis’s mind.

About The Author

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Andy Darcy Theo

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 he began writing at age thirteen. He is also a prominent presence on BookTok and Bookstagram (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 many books as he has in his TBR pile.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon Pulse (February 24, 2026)
  • Length: 448 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781665979085
  • Ages: 14 - 99

Raves and Reviews

"This series establishes Andy Darcy Theo, not only as one of the freshest voices in YA literature, but one of the most vital. I couldn't put these books down!"

–Sasha Peyton Smith, New York Times best-selling author of The Rose Bargain

"Good for readers who like Percy Jackson or fast-paced, action-packed fantasies."

School Library Journal

"Lived-in character dynamics and high stakes invest readers from the jump, resulting in an inventive fantasy series launch."

Publishers Weekly

"Recommended for fantasy fans especially entranced by the Riordanverse."

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