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Toni Duarte

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Toni Duarte writes stories about queer characters navigating unraveled worlds. Originally from Illinois, she now calls the Irish countryside home. When she’s not dreaming up new stories, she can be found spending time with her family or questing through video games. She loves D&D, books, and all things zombie-related.

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The Hollow Dark by Toni Duarte
"I was able to read an early edition of this book as a beta reader, and I loved everything about it! I adored August, Felix and their messy relationship, and just know this is going to be one of my favorite books of 2025."
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"This book is a roller coaster of epic proportions. There are found family elements, there’s just a whisper of romance, there’s a dash of court politics, gothic/gaslamp vibes, a really cool magic system, and a whole cast of characters that are brillia" Read more of this review »
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"August is the very reluctant heir to the throne with what he thinks is a terrible secret: He can see the dead. He can't avoid them, in fact, they're everywhere and they crave his attention. Felix is no aristocrat, but he does want the power that goes" Read more of this review »
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"The Hollow Dark gripped me from the start with its lush and magical world-building and diverse and loveable cast of characters. 10/10 would recommend to fans of Schwab, Bardugo and Pacat."
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This is one of my new favorite books. I adored everything about it. I listened to the audiobook, and the performance was SO good! This book made me laugh so many times, and I loved the characters so much. Cain is my favorite. Sol is magnificent. 🤭💜 A ...more
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“Georgie frowned. “Are you sure she was infected?” “Of course, I’m sure. I don’t think mushroom eyes are a common occurrence.”
Toni Duarte, Virulence: Book Two of the Bioluminescence Trilogy

“I’m the only thing in this fucked up world I have some sort of control over, and sometimes I’m terrified I’m messing it up.”
Toni Duarte, Bioluminescence

“Careful. You’ll hurt yourself using your whole vocabulary in one sentence like that.”
Toni Duarte, Bioluminescence

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