A UK #1 Sunday Times Bestseller! The Shadowhunter Chronicles meets Chinese diaspora folklore in Darker by Four, the first in an epic contemporary fantasy duology from Jade Fire Gold author June Tan. A vengeful girl. A hollow boy. A missing god. Rui has one goal in mind—honing her magic to avenge her mother’s death.  Yiran is the black sheep of an illustrious family. The world would be at his feet—had he been born with magic.  Nikai is a Reaper, serving the Fourth King of Hell. When his master disappears, the underworld begins to crumble…and the human world will be next if the King is not found. When an accident causes Rui’s power to transfer to Yiran, everything turns upside down. Without her magic, Rui has no tool for vengeance. With it, Yiran finally feels like he belongs. That is, until Rui discovers she might hold the key to the missing death god and strikes a dangerous bargain with another King. As darkness takes over, three paths intersect in the shadows. And three lives bound by fate must rise against destiny before the barrier between worlds falls and all Hell breaks loose—literally. Perfect for fans of This Savage Song and Only a Monster , Darker by Four will pull readers into a world of love, desperation, and revenge—a world where every deal has a catch, no secret stays buried, and no one is exactly who they say they are. Praise for Jade Fire Gold : “ [A] smoldering romance takes place against the backdrop of themes of duality and complementarity in nature, trauma and revenge, self-sacrifice, truth in history, and the fight for a better future… A magic-filled debut that will leave readers eager for more from this author.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "[A] thrilling debut. Effective worldbuilding and vivid imagery suck the reader in to Tan’s high-fantasy, Chinese folklore–inspired world. A strong cast of supporting characters rounds out a book rooted in themes of power and imperialism." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) "From sweeping deserts to thrashing seas, JADE FIRE GOLD is adventure at its finest. Yet in between its pages you’ll also find a tender spirit and beautifully rendered story that honors the great wuxia epics. Jin Yong would be proud." - Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of Descendant of the Crane and The Ones We're Meant to Find. "An epic adventure! Ahn and Altan steal off the pages with their delicious banter, and into readers' hearts with their resilience and courage." - Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of SPIN THE DAWN and SO THIS IS LOVE "A spectacularly crafted world.  Jade Fire Gold  breathes new air into old mythology, bringing an utterly fresh lens to a classic story. With gripping storytelling that depicts a perilous adventure, June CL Tan has brightened up YA fantasy."  - Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights "With a brilliant mix of Chinese mythology, action, humor, and slow-burn romance, Darker By Four is a thrilling contemporary fantasy that breathes new life to the fantasy genre. If you're ready for an epic journey into a world where dark secrets unfold and the line between monsters and humanity blurs, Darker By Four awaits you!" - Aiden Thomas, NY Times bestselling author of Cemetery Boys and The Sunbearer Trials “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, #1 NYT bestselling author of A Magic Steeped in Poison "Recommend this to fans of Neal Shusterman's Arc of a Scythe series or to readers of the Sandman graphic novels." - Booklist “A darkly exhilarating ride rich with unraveling secrets and intrigue.”  - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “This slick, stylish fantasy offers an exciting narrative, fascinating world-building, and characters that tug on the heartstrings.”  - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) "A book that deserves both its own anime adaptation and a spot on the shelves of any library with fantasy-loving teens." - School Library Journal (starred review) "I adored this! Darker By Four is a rich and vividly drawn world of revenants, exorcists, death gods and stolen magic. Rui, Zizi, Yiran and Nikai will all be your new favorite characters in this thrilling new fantasy from June CL Tan." - Vanessa Len, internationally bestselling author of Only a Monster and Never a Hero "June CL Tan excels at writing tactile worlds and ensemble casts, and nowhere is this more evident than in Darker by Four . If you ever wanted a book that reads like a comfort anime that also isn’t afraid to skewer you with angst and explosive fight sequences, then look no further." - Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant To Find "You'll want to dive headfirst into Tan’s world of bloodthirsty revenants and teen exorcists grappling with love, betray