"The characters are humorous, sarcastic, and relatable while getting into situations that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. VERDICT A fun romantic adventure with a bit of magical realism. Great for fans of the film The Mummy and novels like Holly Rose's Until the Stars Fall." - School Library Journal
" . . . Margot and Van's banter and chemistry are engaging. A fun . . . genre mashup." - Kirkus Reviews
"Step aside, Tomb Raider! Moore has struck gold with her sophomore novel, Us in Ruins. Ruins is an absolute treasure, blending spellbinding romance and high-stakes adventure into a heartfelt (and occasionally heart-pounding) journey. Readers will have no trouble rooting for Margot Rhodes, a main character who is both refreshingly real and achingly tender. This is a must read for those who thought Indiana Jones could use a little more kissing and a lot more magic." - Skyla Arndt, author of Together We Rot
"With immersive, elegant prose and thoughtfully crafted characters, Us in Ruins is not only an endlessly fun, action-packed romp through booby-trapped ancient ruins, but a tender portrayal of a young girl's burning desire to be seen and loved for who she is. The romance between soft, deep-feeling Margot and guarded, ambitious Van is enough to make even the stoniest heart flutter. I devoured this riveting, romantic adventure with all the joy and wonder of watching The Mummy (1999) for the very first time." - Ellen O'Clover, author of Seven Percent of Ro Devereux
Praise for THE LIBRARY OF SHADOWS: "Lyrical prose builds a complex plot featuring a sympathetic protagonist. A lively enemies-to-lovers romance offers a sweet counterpoint to Este's poignant grief over her father's death . . . A compelling, ghostly tale interweaving romance and mystery with a thread of horror." - Kirkus Reviews
"Debut author Moore entwines fairy tale horrors and heady romance to craft an eerie boarding school mystery . . . the swoony paranormal courtship between Este and Mateo burns brightly in this dark-academia adventure." - Publishers Weekly
"The characters deal with grief and loss in a genuine manner . . . VERDICT Fans of ghost stories and dark academia will embrace this debut novel. Recommended."
- School Library Journal
"Poignant, romantic, and at-times laugh-out-loud funny, The Library of Shadows is a haunting paranormal mystery that is sure to keep readers guessing until the very last page." - Kelly Andrew, author of The Whispering Dark and Your Blood, My Bones
"Rachel Moore's beautifully written debut blends ivy-wreathed academic mystery with delightful romcom wit; this is the perfect romantic read for a spooky, new-moon night." - Lyndall Clipstone, author of the World at the Lake's Edge Duology and Unholy Terrors
" . . . Margot and Van's banter and chemistry are engaging. A fun . . . genre mashup." - Kirkus Reviews
"Step aside, Tomb Raider! Moore has struck gold with her sophomore novel, Us in Ruins. Ruins is an absolute treasure, blending spellbinding romance and high-stakes adventure into a heartfelt (and occasionally heart-pounding) journey. Readers will have no trouble rooting for Margot Rhodes, a main character who is both refreshingly real and achingly tender. This is a must read for those who thought Indiana Jones could use a little more kissing and a lot more magic." - Skyla Arndt, author of Together We Rot
"With immersive, elegant prose and thoughtfully crafted characters, Us in Ruins is not only an endlessly fun, action-packed romp through booby-trapped ancient ruins, but a tender portrayal of a young girl's burning desire to be seen and loved for who she is. The romance between soft, deep-feeling Margot and guarded, ambitious Van is enough to make even the stoniest heart flutter. I devoured this riveting, romantic adventure with all the joy and wonder of watching The Mummy (1999) for the very first time." - Ellen O'Clover, author of Seven Percent of Ro Devereux
Praise for THE LIBRARY OF SHADOWS: "Lyrical prose builds a complex plot featuring a sympathetic protagonist. A lively enemies-to-lovers romance offers a sweet counterpoint to Este's poignant grief over her father's death . . . A compelling, ghostly tale interweaving romance and mystery with a thread of horror." - Kirkus Reviews
"Debut author Moore entwines fairy tale horrors and heady romance to craft an eerie boarding school mystery . . . the swoony paranormal courtship between Este and Mateo burns brightly in this dark-academia adventure." - Publishers Weekly
"The characters deal with grief and loss in a genuine manner . . . VERDICT Fans of ghost stories and dark academia will embrace this debut novel. Recommended."
- School Library Journal
"Poignant, romantic, and at-times laugh-out-loud funny, The Library of Shadows is a haunting paranormal mystery that is sure to keep readers guessing until the very last page." - Kelly Andrew, author of The Whispering Dark and Your Blood, My Bones
"Rachel Moore's beautifully written debut blends ivy-wreathed academic mystery with delightful romcom wit; this is the perfect romantic read for a spooky, new-moon night." - Lyndall Clipstone, author of the World at the Lake's Edge Duology and Unholy Terrors