Andy Darcy Theo
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About
British Greek Cypriot author best known as the creator of the Descent Into Darkness book series, featuring bestselling titles in the YA romantasy genre. He is a major presence on BookTok and Bookstagram, where his content attracts millions of views around the globe.
Before fame
He started writing his YA fantasy series when he was only 13 years old, after having been inspired by a writing assignment at school. He went on to obtain a first-class BSc degree in psychology before later earning a PGCE in Psychology teaching. His professional career includes work as a senior private assistant psychologist and as a healthcare assistant in a psychiatric ward.
Trivia
His debut novel, The Light That Blinds Us, became an instant bestseller and helped him become established as a rising voice in YA fiction. His Descent Into Darkness series has been translated into seven different languages. In 2026, he was named to the coveted Forbes 30 Under 30 (Europe - Media & Marketing) list.
Family life
He produces a viral BookTok comedy series called "How to Become the Perfect Book Boyfriend," which went on to capture the attention of Simon & Schuster and ultimately led to his publishing deal. He became engaged to his fiancé, Olivia, in March 2026.
Associated with
He has stated that Cassandra Clare and Holly Jackson are among some of his favorite authors and inspirations. He and fellow author Juno Dawson served on the judging panel for the YA Book Prize in 2026.
