Step into a haunting new romantasy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Gillig, creator of The Shepherd King series. The Knight and the Moth is Book 1 of The Stonewater Kingdom series, blending gothic fantasy, slow-burn romance, prophecy, dangerous quests, and unforgettable world-building into an atmospheric adventure that will captivate fans of dark fantasy romance.

The Knight and the Moth is Book 1 in The Stonewater Kingdom series and should be read before future installments.

For nearly a decade, Sybil Delling has served as a Diviner within a grand cathedral, receiving prophetic visions from mysterious beings known as the Omens. Nobles and commoners alike travel across the windswept kingdom of Traum seeking guidance from her dreams, but Sybil longs for the day when the visions finally end.

Everything changes when a mysterious knight named Rodrick arrives.

Brash, skeptical, and openly dismissive of prophecy, Rodrick challenges everything Sybil has ever believed. Yet when her fellow Diviners begin disappearing without explanation, Sybil is forced to leave the safety of the cathedral and join the very man she least trusts.

Together they venture across mist-covered moors, uncover forgotten gods, ancient secrets, and terrifying dangers that threaten the entire kingdom. As their reluctant alliance grows into something far more complicated, Sybil discovers that fate is far more dangerous than any prophecy she has ever seen.

Dark, romantic, and richly atmospheric, The Knight and the Moth delivers unforgettable characters, gothic mystery, slow-burn romance, and breathtaking twists that will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next book in the series.

The Knight and the Moth – The Stonewater Kingdom Book 1

Perfect for fans of Rebecca Ross, Carissa Broadbent, Callie Hart, Kaylie Smith, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Sarah J. Maas, this romantasy features gothic fantasy, enemies-to-lovers tension, slow-burn romance, prophecy, divine magic, morally gray characters, dangerous quests, and immersive fantasy world-building.

Product Details

Title: The Knight and the Moth

Author: Rachel Gillig

Format: Hardcover

Series: The Stonewater Kingdom

Series Order: Book 1

Genre:

• Romantasy
• Fantasy Romance
• Gothic Fantasy
• Epic Fantasy
• New Adult Fantasy

Pages: 400

Dimensions: 1.5 x 9.3 x 6.1 inches

Publication Date: May 20, 2025

Features:

• The Stonewater Kingdom Book 1
• #1 New York Times Bestseller
• Gothic fantasy
• Slow-burn romance
• Prophecy and divine magic
• Enemies-to-lovers tension
• Atmospheric world-building
• Morally gray hero
• Quest fantasy
• Fantasy adventure

Author Biography

Rachel Gillig is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Shepherd King series, including One Dark Window and Two Twisted Crowns. Known for her lush prose, gothic settings, unforgettable romance, and imaginative fantasy worlds, Gillig has become a favorite among romantasy readers. She lives on the California coast with her husband, son, and their poodle, Wally.