Synopsis
'A haunting, lingering tale as delicious as it is deadly'
– Annabel Campbell, author of The Outcast Mage, on The Shape of Monsters.
A Million Points of Light is the stunning sequel to the award-nominated The Shape of Monsters, for fans of Starling House by Alix E. Harrow and Gallant by V. E. Schwab.
Reality is unravelling as rivalries turn deadly and an ancient magic awakes . . .
Aleks Kercheval has come into his true power, and unwittingly unleashes an ancient, chaotic deity that threatens to consume everything. His sister Vaira, corrupted by the Void and driven by her thoughts of revenge, returns with an army at her back.
With the boundaries between worlds beginning to crumble, magic has become unpredictable and weak. Mages and monsters are fighting over the scraps of power left to them, and unlikely alliances form in a desperate bid to prevent the annihilation of both worlds. Meanwhile, the ruthless Lani Dunholm schemes to use Aleks for her own ends.
Ilea, bound to Aleks, struggles to contain the growing chaos within him. As Aleks grapples with his godlike abilities and the temptations they bring, Ilea must find a way to keep him human – or risk losing him to the power they helped unleash.
Praise for The Shape of Monsters:
'A dark and intricate delight’
– Lorraine Wilson, author of We Are All Ghosts in the Forest
The Shape of Monsters of shortlisted for an 'Speakie' Award at the British Audio Awards 2026.
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Reviews
“With elements of both Gothic storytelling and dark academia, The Shape of Monsters is a haunting, lingering tale as delicious as it is deadly. Hellisen weaves a story of love, lust and magic”Annabel Campbell, author of The Outcast Mage, on The Shape of Monsters
“A dark and intricate delight, blending gothic horror with an exquisite exploration of sibling relationships . . . Anyone who has ever looked into the shadows and seen themselves will love this book”Lorraine Wilson, author of The Salt Oracle, on The Shape of Monsters





















