In a war-torn kingdom where darkness battles light, Asken and Farrah’s intertwined destinies reveal that choices have consequences and love demands sacrifice. As they fight for truth and freedom, they learn the value of life in this gripping tale of adventure and self-discovery.
In a realm torn by civil war, one young woman’s journey will unravel secrets that could change the fate of an entire kingdom—and one man’s devotion could just as easily unravel her world.
Farrah, a small-town girl with dreams of escape, finds her life irrevocably altered when she meets Asken, a stranger with a hidden past. As armies clash and ancient powers awaken, Farrah must choose between the life she knows and the fate that awaits her.
An outsider from birth, Asken has devoted his life to fighting the darkness around him. But tragedy forces him on a quest for answers, pulling him into a deep web of political conspiracy. With his loyalty shaken to the core, Asken must question everything he once believed in. Can he fight against the very cause he once stood behind in order to bring about peace?
With the kingdom gripped by fear and the enemy gaining power, Farrah and Asken must confront their own inner demons and find the light within to inspire their nation to rise against the encroaching shadows that threaten to consume them all.
Fans of Christopher Paolini’s Eragon, C. S. Lewis’s The Last Battle, and A. M. Daylin’s Where Darkness Cannot Follow will be captivated by Sydney Frusti’s spellbinding YA fantasy debut.