DARKENING SONG

Will be published by Saturday Books/Macmillan in March 2026.

For fans of DAISY JONES AND THE SIX, EUPHORIA and LUCKIEST GIRL ALIVE, this fiercely feminist and haunting debut will hook you from page one.

Eva is 18 years old and interning at a record label when she discovers 16 year old singer, Alora, online. When no one at the label will listen to Eva about Alora’s phenominal talent, she takes matters into her own hands and offers to be Alora’s manager.

Alora is swiftly catapulted into the spotlight of superstardom, and as the two young women navigate their way through the whirling vortex of fame, money and power, they form a beautiful bond.

But when Alora’s past begins to infiltrate her present and Eva’s success mutates into self-interest, their lives unravel with disastrous consequences.

DARKENING SONG is a story about friendship and betrayal, it’s a love story and a story about trauma, but more than anything it’s a story about hope and dreams coming true in ways we least expect.

“A bewitching, beautiful story of fame, power, and human vulnerability in the modern age. Rarely does a debut novel shatter your heart like this.” Dave Bayley, lead singer of Glass Animals.

“DARKENING SONG is a taut and haunting look at modern stardom. Ferociously written and moving.” – Isabel Banta, author of Honey

“A dark, beautiful, razor-sharp and propulsive read. With an insider’s perspective on the music industry, this novel unveils its dangerous and at times tantalising toxicity while simultaneously celebrating a love affair with music.” – Bexy Cameron, author of Cult Following

“Beautiful, gripping and heartbreaking. I loved this novel.” – John Niven, Author of Kill Your Friends & O Brother

“DARKENING SONG is a steely look at the chaos and the decadence of the music industry. I was inspired by the resilience of Seddon’s women characters, and the powerful relationships between them. I love that DARKENING SONG simultaneously holds both a sincere and enduring love for music itself, and the harm the industry can cause.” – Rachel Dawson, Author of Neon Roses

“A compelling narrative delving into the dark truths of the entertainment industry, while beautifully illustrating the universal intricacies of love, loss, ambition and the pursuit of dreams.” – Honor Teideman, Reprezent Radio DJ