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Brighter Than Nine
Darker By Four (Related to this series)
- Author
- June CL Tan
- Narrator
- Emily Woo Zeller
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Publish Date
- 12 March 2026
- Run Time
- 14 hours 21 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
Trapped in Hell, Zizi fights the takeover of his soul by Four's. As he begins to access Four's memories, he discovers a tragic love story that could be the key to keeping the mortal realm safe. Now, Zizi must defy his fate and escape Hell once more.
On the surface, Rui's life has changed as she is hailed a hero by the Exorcist Guild. But she soon discovers the spell Zizi was forced to create is transforming innocent humans into vicious Hybrid Revenants. With the help of the other cadets, she vows to stop them.
Now magicless, Yiran watches, hungrier than ever, until he begins a dangerous dalliance with Yuki, hoping the Hybrid will recover Yiran's magic. And when he discovers a dark family secret, he must decide what he stands for - before it's too late.
Critics Review
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Darker by Four is a fresh and fast-paced fantasy that grabs you by the throat
Kylie Lee Baker
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Tan expertly weaves together a world of darkly dangerous fantasy with achingly real friendships and a simmering romance in Darker by Four. Those who gravitate toward mythological twists and pulse-pounding action will surely enjoy this jewel of a book
Sophie Kim
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With a brilliant mix of Chinese mythology, action, humour, and slow-burn romance, Darker By Four is a thrilling contemporary fantasy that breathes new life to the fantasy genre
Aiden Thomas
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A thrilling urban fantasy set in an imaginative realm where the Chinese underworld crashes into a modern city. Darker By Four is an action-packed anime fever dream and I need the sequel now!
Judy I. Lin
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I was hooked from the first page! Mysterious, thrilling, and romantic, Darker By Four is a compelling fantasy you won't want to put down
Maiya Ibrahim
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Details
- Author
- June CL Tan
- Narrator
- Emily Woo Zeller
- Duration
- 14 hours 21 minutes
- Release Date
- 12 March 2026
- ISBN
- 9781399719056
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Contemporary fantasy / Low fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories
Synopsis
The world has moved on. With the missing death god restored to the underworld, it appears that equilibrium has been regained. But the Nothing continues to threaten the underworld - and the mortal realm. Trapped in Hell, Zizi fights the takeover of his soul by Four's. As he begins to access Four's memories, he discovers a tragic love story that could be the key to keeping the mortal realm safe. Now, Zizi must defy his fate and escape Hell once more. On the surface, Rui's life has changed as she is hailed a hero by the Exorcist Guild. But she soon discovers the spell Zizi was forced to create is transforming innocent humans into vicious Hybrid Revenants. With the help of the other cadets, she vows to stop them. Now magicless, Yiran watches, hungrier than ever, until he begins a dangerous dalliance with Yuki, hoping the Hybrid will recover Yiran's magic. And when he discovers a dark family secret, he must decide what he stands for - before it's too late.
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