The Neon Sky

The Idlewood Duology #2

by Alyssa Villaire

For fans of Stephanie Garber and Holly Black comes the bewitching sequel to The Glittering Edge, where magic is real, witches make irresistible boyfriends, and keeping secrets is dangerous–but not as dangerous as the truth.

Penny Emberly didn’t expect to fall head over heels for Alonso De Luca last summer–or to discover that he’s a witch. Together with their friend Corey Barrion, they managed to save her mother from a deadly spell. Now autumn has arrived, and Penny believes they can take on anything.

But darkness is descending on the small town of Idlewood. Corey is desperate to undo the bloody legacy that made his family rich. The price, however, is steep: to unravel the magical bargain made by his grandfather, Corey must take a life.

As Corey wrestles with an impossible choice, Alonso begins to change. The more he pushes the limits of his magic, the more volatile, violent, and possessive he becomes. When tragedy strikes one of their classmates, the trio is forced to confront a terrifying question: is Alonso being consumed by something that’s bent on the destruction of everyone around him–especially Penny and Corey?

As supernatural forces drive them apart, Penny, Corey, and Alonso must decide what they’re willing to sacrifice before more blood is spilled–even if it means losing each other.

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, Witches

400 pages, Hardcover

Expected publication May 19, 2026

About the author

Alyssa Villaire is the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Glittering Edge and the upcoming sequel, The Neon Sky. She writes fantasy books with eerie magic, complicated friendships, and lots of yearning. She’s based in Los Angeles, where she lives with her husband and a steadily growing library.

Reviews

[h i n d]

that cliffhanger

[Zoe]

excuse me alyssa keep your windows open at night to give your sequel manuscript some air ❤️

EDIT OH MY GOD COVER AND BLURB WOMAIQJSNSIQUNWIWUQMWOQMQKQM IM GOING INSANE

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to Hachette for the eARC of this book! Where to begin - this was such a thrilling sequel to the first book. I couldn't put it down (literally read it while eating dinner and while I was on the train) - it was fast paced yet all the characters got great development and their time to shine. I especially loved Penny's character development and her friendships with the rest of the crew. There's a few fun new characters and twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. This is definitely one of my favorite duologies of all time. I can't wait for others to read the book so I can hear their thoughts too!

[Vidhi]

Really excited for this book - especially after how the first one ended