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A review by looseleafellie
The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
medium-paced
5.0
The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig is a romantic fantasy about six young women who are bound to ten years of service in a cathedral, where they drown in a magic spring and dream about the future. But shortly before their service ends, they disappear — except for number Six. Now, Six must leave the cathedral for the first time to find her friends, with the help of a boy-king, a stone gargoyle, and an irritatingly handsome knight.
While most of the characters in the book had compelling aspects to them, the protagonist, Six, completely stole the show! She was realistically brave and flawed, and I couldn’t help cheering for her as she unraveled the secrets of the Stonewater Kingdom.
I love fantasy novels with a strong mystery, and The Knight and the Moth delivered! The mystery of the Diviners’ disappearances drew me in initially, but there were plenty of reveals about Six’s past, the nature of her religion, and why the hell that one gargoyle is so weird.
I’m also a fan of fantasy novels that deal with faith, and this story is no exception. It explores the process of myth-making, the stories we tell about the world and about ourselves, and how faith can be both beautiful and weaponized by bad actors. It isn’t a straightforward critique of any real-world religion, but there’s still a lot to chew over thematically.
While the main plot was resolved by the end, the last pages introduced a wild twist that made me super excited for the sequel! Overall, I’d recommend The Knight and the Moth to anyone looking for a romantic fantasy with gothic vibes that contains plenty of mystery and myth.
While most of the characters in the book had compelling aspects to them, the protagonist, Six, completely stole the show! She was realistically brave and flawed, and I couldn’t help cheering for her as she unraveled the secrets of the Stonewater Kingdom.
I love fantasy novels with a strong mystery, and The Knight and the Moth delivered! The mystery of the Diviners’ disappearances drew me in initially, but there were plenty of reveals about Six’s past, the nature of her religion, and why the hell that one gargoyle is so weird.
I’m also a fan of fantasy novels that deal with faith, and this story is no exception. It explores the process of myth-making, the stories we tell about the world and about ourselves, and how faith can be both beautiful and weaponized by bad actors. It isn’t a straightforward critique of any real-world religion, but there’s still a lot to chew over thematically.
While the main plot was resolved by the end, the last pages introduced a wild twist that made me super excited for the sequel! Overall, I’d recommend The Knight and the Moth to anyone looking for a romantic fantasy with gothic vibes that contains plenty of mystery and myth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Religious bigotry
Moderate: Body horror, Vomit, Grief