As the Shadow Rises
As the Shadow Rises by Katy Rose Pool is the second installment in the Age of Darkness series, published by Square Fish on September 21, 2021. This 512-page book continues the narrative established in There Will Come a Darkness, where the Last Prophet foresees impending destruction as kingdoms succumb to a doomsday cult. The story unfolds with characters facing personal and external conflicts, including Jude’s return home in disgrace and the assassin known as the Pale Hand’s desperate quest to save her sister.
Readers will find a blend of action, adventure, and romance as the forces of light and darkness converge in the City of Mercy. The plot features multiple narrators and explores themes of power, agency, and identity amidst a backdrop of magical persecution and ancient threats. With its intricate storytelling and character-driven approach, this young adult fantasy appeals to fans of epic tales and complex relationships.
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Six of Crows meets Graceling with a dash of Winter is Coming in Katy Rose Pool’s second installment of the action-packed and swoon-worthy Age of Darkness series–As the Shadow Rises.
“As the Shadow Rises solidifies Katy Rose Pool’s status as one of the best fantasy writers of the 21st century.” —Popsugar
The Last Prophet has been found, yet he sees destruction ahead.
In this sequel to the critically-acclaimed There Will Come a Darkness, kingdoms have begun to fall to a doomsday cult, the magical Graced are being persecuted, and an ancient power threatens to break free. But with the world hurtling toward its prophesized end, Anton’s haunting vision reveals the dangerous beginnings of a plan to stop the Age of Darkness.
As Jude, Keeper of the Order of the Last Light, returns home in disgrace, his quest to aid the Prophet is complicated by his growing feelings for Anton. Meanwhile, the assassin known as the Pale Hand will stop at nothing to find her undead sister before she dies for good, even if it means letting the world burn. And in Nazirah, Hassan, the kingdom-less Prince, forms a risky pact to try to regain his throne. When the forces of light and darkness collide in the City of Mercy, old wounds are reopened, new alliances are tested, and the end of the world begins.
The Age of Darkness trilogy is perfect for fans of Throne of Glass, Children of Blood and Bone, and An Ember in the Ashes.
* “Adventurous relic-hunting, mind-blowing twists, budding love, and terrible betrayals feature in this multiple-narrator, character-driven study of power, agency, and identity.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Praise for There Will Come a Darkness
“Reading this intricate YA fantasy, you get the feeling Katy Rose Pool’s plot is always seven steps ahead of you. You’ll want to catch up as quickly as possible.” —Refinery 29
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