Book of Night By Holly Black (2022)

Holly Black, renowned for her YA masterpieces, ventures into adult fantasy with "The Book of Night," an enthralling tale of betrayals and intrigue. Narrated with perfection by Sara Amini, this dark fantasy follows Charlie Hall, a dissolute thief of shadows, as she navigates a treacherous world of magic and deception.

Charlie is no stranger to danger, having spent years as a thief for gloamists, magicians who wield shadows for nefarious purposes. Now, she seeks to distance herself from her past, but escape proves elusive. As she grapples with family turmoil and the secrets of her shadowless boyfriend, Charlie finds herself drawn into a web of murder and deceit.

Facing doppelgangers, mercurial billionaires, and her own loved ones, Charlie races to uncover a secret that could grant unimaginable power. With scintillating prose and unexpected twists, "The Book of Night" evokes the eerie charm of Neil Gaiman and the suspense of Stephen King.

Critics praise its believable magic and compelling characters, making it a must-read for fans of dark fantasy. Holly Black's foray into adult fantasy is a mesmerizing journey into the shadows, where nothing is as it seems.