A huge thank you to @m.a.batten for allowing me an ARC for Dark and The Boy in the Hole! It's not often my heart's in my mouth from the very first page of a book, but I loved the Boy immediately. Hidden and outcast his whole life for reasons unbeknownst, he's finally freed by an unexpected ally. The Boy finds community among other outcasts - the Nightlings - who are hunted by humans, and must take extraordinary measures to survive. If you love fantasy, this book is a must-read! Bookthreads