Amber and Dusk
Amber and Dusk by Lyra Selene is a reprint edition published by Scholastic, Incorporated on November 5, 2019. This 368-page young adult fantasy novel unfolds in a Parisian-inspired world where the sun never sets, exploring themes of sacrifice, secrets, and star-crossed love. The story follows Sylvie, who believes she deserves more than her life in the Dusklands, where her power to create illusions is seen as a curse. Determined to claim her rightful place in the Amber City, she embarks on a journey to the palais of the Amber Empress.
As Sylvie, now known as Mirage, enters the glittering court, she quickly realizes that her aspirations come with challenges. Navigating a landscape filled with intrigue and deception, she must engage with powerful courtiers and confront the enigmatic Sunder, her captivating yet cruel sponsor. The narrative delves into the complexities of ambition and identity, as Mirage grapples with the true cost of claiming her place in a world where nothing is as it seems. Readers will find a richly woven tale filled with action, adventure, and romance, set against a backdrop of epic fantasy.
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Lyra Selene weaves a lush and thrilling story of sacrifice, secrets, and star-crossed love set in a Parisian-inspired world where the sun never sets in this remarkable YA fantasy debut.
Sylvie has always known she deserves more. Out in the permanent twilight of the Dusklands, her guardians called her power to create illusions a curse. But Sylvie knows it gives her a place in Coeur d’Or, the palais of the Amber Empress and her highborn legacies. So Sylvie sets off toward the Amber City, a glittering jewel under a sun that never sets, to take what is hers.But her hope for a better life is quickly dimmed. The empress invites her in only as part of a wicked wager among her powerful courtiers. Sylvie must assume a new name, Mirage, and begin to navigate secretive social circles and deadly games of intrigue in order to claim her spot. Soon it becomes apparent that nothing is as it appears and no one, including her cruel yet captivating sponsor, Sunder, will answer her questions. As Mirage strives to seize what should be her rightful place, she’ll have to consider whether it is worth the price she must pay.
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