Ann Liang’s To Dream in Darkness reaches U.S. readers on October 27, 2026. Ahead of publication, St. Martin’s Press has advertised a preorder incentive: the digital novella To Dance at Dawn, with an October 26 deadline.
For readers already planning to buy the novel, the bonus is a reason to check the campaign’s requirements before ordering.
What Is the Bonus Novella Offer?
The official preorder campaign lists a deadline of 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, October 26, 2026, while supplies last.
Availability note: When checked, the page also displayed “Sorry, you cannot enter at this time.” Check the form before purchasing specifically for this incentive.
How to Claim To Dance at Dawn
The published rules require readers to:
- Purchase a new hardcover stenciled-edge edition from a retailer selling legally in the U.S.
- Upload proof of purchase and complete the campaign form before the deadline.
- Meet eligibility requirements: U.S. or D.C. residency, age 13 or older, and parental permission for minors.
An order alone does not complete redemption. The campaign promises email delivery after October 27, without specifying an exact delivery date. Redemption is limited to one per person, household, and email address.
What Is To Dream in Darkness About?
According to Macmillan’s book description, Liang’s historical fantasy follows Rujia, a healing deity facing death. She bargains for another month of life by offering to help the Death God with his curse.
Their agreement leads to a much larger crisis. After the Celestial Palace falls and its crown prince vanishes, the pair must find him together. Their growing attraction complicates a journey already shaped by fate and divine responsibility.
That setup gives the novel an appealing tension: what happens when the person you begin to love is also the person destined to end your life?
Why This Fantasy Belongs on Your Radar
The bargain is the part of this premise that catches my attention. A month sounds like a reprieve, but it also creates a countdown. Every step toward trust between the two leads makes their original agreement more difficult to accept.
Readers drawn to romantic fantasy with celestial settings and impossible choices have a clear reason to investigate this release. The publisher also provides an excerpt, which is a useful way to sample Liang’s writing before committing.
Interested in the novel? Check To Dream in Darkness on Amazon.
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