The Dark Within Us brings an inventive, funny
and quirky reimagining of a modern version of hell.

Jenny's felt broken for a long time. 

Luc has his own issues - you would too if your family ruled Hell. 

When they meet at a party, sparks fly. She sees a handsome devil.
He sees a lost soul. 

Both sense trouble. 

But it will take a journey to the very depths of the underworld
to bring a girl and a demon together . . . 



The stunning debut novel from the Times/Chicken
House Children’s Competition 2022 Chairman’s Choice
Prize winner, Jess Popplewell.

Draws on the author’s own experience of homelessness,
making this a powerful authentic story.

Dante’s Inferno meets Euphoria
in this fresh contemporary YA.



 

PRAISE FOR THE DARK WITHIN US:

‘a thrilling, occasionally frightening, romantasy
… a talent to watch.’ THE BOOKSELLER

‘the perfect mix of danger, desperation, adventure,
heartbreak and remake.' AMIE JORDAN, AUTHOR OF ALL
THE HIDDEN MONSTERS