The Knight and the Moth (The Stonewater Kingdom, 1)

From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Gillig comes the next big romantasy sensation, a gothic, mist-cloaked tale of a young prophetess forced on an impossible quest with the one knight whose future is beyond her sight. Perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout and Leigh Bardugo.

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Published May 20, 2025

400 pages

Average rating: 8.02

669 RATINGS

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Readers say *The Knight and the Moth* is a beautifully written romantasy with sharp banter, memorable characters, and a charming gargoyle sidekick pra...

Sookie Bilds
Jan 18, 2026
8/10 stars
Unique fantasy world/universe.
CurvyAndNerdy
Jul 20, 2025
8/10 stars
Captivating story with a compelling group of people trying to figure out their place in the world. The plot was entertaining and the world building was well executed. It was slow to start but picked up and ended with an unexpected twist. Can’t wait to read what happens next!
Kristin Rose
Jun 24, 2025
6/10 stars
Anticipated this book too much & it ended in disappointment.

Some things I did like

ocularopoeia
Jun 06, 2025
10/10 stars
Phenomenal as always
Weslynn
Dec 12, 2025
7/10 stars
I didn’t love it but it was a fun, jaunty read. Loved the first act, second act dragged, and the third was a whirlwind. The magic system is interesting but not well explained. There was little world building. It’s again something that’s interesting and would’ve benefited from more background. The world kind of felt more of a vague notion and there was no explanation for why things were the way they are. The romance was oddly played out, it seemed sudden. Like everyone else reports, I did love the gargoyle, he was probably the most well written character. If you’re looking for high fantasy, you’re not going to find it in this book. But if you want some fun to read that’s not much of a challenge, I’d recommend giving it a read.

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