The Dark Song
by Stina Rundqvist
Description
The Dark Song is a chilling tale of love, betrayal, and the collision of human desire with the dark mysteries of folklore. Rundqvist is quickly emerging as Sweden’s new queen of romantasy, a rising star in the Nordic romantasy wave led by Seraf Publishing
The Dark Song follows Emilia, a young woman who retreats to the Swedish woods to heal after breaking up with her toxic ex-boyfriend, Johan. While mushroom picking, she hears a melancholic violin melody echoing through the forest, leading her to Nick, a captivating yet mysterious man. Drawn to him, Emilia begins to sense that something is off—not onlywithNick, butwith the forest itself. As strange events escalate, Emilia discovers a connection between Nick and the Nix, a dangerous water spirit from Swedish folklore known for luring victims with music. Caught between love and survival, Emilia must uncover the truth about Nick’s connection to the supernatural forces, resist the pull of the forest’s deadly music, and outwit ancient powersthat threaten her life.
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"This is genuinely an unsettling book where Nordic folklore intertwines with murder and twisted love in a modern setting. The language is beautifully written, and the world built within the story is both thrilling and captivating. I really connected with Emilia, who felt so real, and I quickly raced through the story."
"Dark, intense, mysterious, hair-raising, and fascinating, The Dark Song feels innovative and unique despite featuring mythical beings like the Näcken and Sirens. The urban fantasy setting adds a modern, real-world edge that makes the story even scarier. The main characters are layered, complex, and mysterious,
and the romance is among the darkest I’ve read."
"The Dark Song is a beautifully written debut where folklore becomes reality in a
dark story filled with mythical creatures, violin music, and blood. The plot is spine-chilling, dark, and mysterious, with an atmosphere that immerses the
reader completely. Rundqvist’s language is rich, and the characters are deeply layered, making this one of the best books I’ve read this year."
“Swedish folklore and romance in a refreshing combination. We predict that Stina Rundqvist is on her way to becoming the fantasy queen Sweden needs.”
- SF Bokhandel
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- Publisher Seraf Publishing
- Orginal LanguageSwedish
- ISBN/Identifier 9789189908123
- Publication Country or regionSweden
- FormatPaperback
- Pages239
- Publish StatusPublished
- Original Language TitleNäcken
- Original Language AuthorsSwedish
- Copyright Year2024
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