Join a book club that is reading The Knight and the Moth (The Stonewater Kingdom, 1)!

Book Groupies

Is there a better pairing than a great read and good company?

Reading Women: Sacramento Theta Alum

A bi-monthly book club for Kappa Alpha Theta Alum in the greater Sacramento area. 

Enchanted Pages Book Club - Durham / CH

In-person book club for fantasy readers in the Durham, NC area!

Portable Magic Book Club

Fantasy lovers unite!! Come read and chat about your favorite fantasy books!! Looking for new members.

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.

BUY THE BOOK

Published May 20, 2025

400 pages

Average rating: 8.02

529 RATINGS

|

Community Reviews

What Bookclubbers are saying about this book

✨ Summarized by Bookclubs AI

Readers say *The Knight and the Moth* delivers a haunting, gothic romantasy with sharp banter, memorable characters, and a charming gargoyle sidekick ...

Gail_71
Aug 27, 2025
8/10 stars
Reflecting on my experience with this book, I thoroughly enjoyed it, although it didn't quite reach the high notes I had hoped for. The first 200 pages posed a challenge for me, but I connected with the story once I got past that point. Initially, I struggled to warm up to the main character, Six. I found her a bit petulant and stubborn, but as the story progressed, she evolved beautifully, allowing me to appreciate her growth and maturity by the end. The slow development of her relationship with Rory was a highlight for me—his bad boy knight persona was just too appealing, and I loved watching them soften toward one another. Then there are the gargoyles! Even the antagonistic ones were a fantastic addition to the story. The background of how the gargoyles originated and the poignant backstory of Six's own gargoyle added an emotional layer that I found quite moving. The final twist completely surprised me. Despite early warnings from the Omens, I never saw it coming, which made me eager for the second book!
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

arthurhaywood
Oct 28, 2025
7/10 stars
A lot of good quotes about finding self-worth. The relationship dynamic seemed one sided in that it appeared based on tolerance for a level of service in protection, training and attention from Rory. Yet she did not seem to reciprocate the same level of affection towards him.
Sadie Lopez
Oct 13, 2025
8/10 stars
Another great dark fantasy from Rachel gillig. Loveeeeed the gargoyle and can’t wait for book two!

See why thousands of readers are using Bookclubs to stay connected.