Dark Skies
Dark Skies by Danielle L. Jensen, published by Tor Publishing Group on April 27, 2021, is a captivating entry into the realm of young adult fantasy. This 480-page novel introduces readers to Lydia, a scholar whose curiosity leads her into dangerous political intrigue within the Celendor Empire. As she flees to escape unwanted betrothals and assassination attempts, she becomes embroiled in a foreign war that tests her hidden powers and alliances.
The narrative follows Killian, a disgraced commander marked by the God of War, who finds himself bound to protect the crown princess amidst a kingdom under siege. As Lydia and Killian forge a precarious alliance to save their loved ones, they confront the complexities of loyalty and the consequences of their choices. Dark Skies explores themes of action, adventure, and romance, set against a backdrop of epic battles and political machinations, making it a compelling addition to the fantasy genre.
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Unwanted betrothals, assassination attempts, and a battle for the crown converge in Danielle L. Jensen’s Dark Skies, a new series starter set in the universe of the YA fantasy Sarah J. Maas called “everything I look for in a fantasy novel.”
A Kirkus Best Book of the year!
A RUNAWAY WITH A HIDDEN PAST
Lydia is a scholar, but books are her downfall when she meddles in the plots of the most powerful man in the Celendor Empire. Her life in danger, she flees west to the far side of the Endless Seas and finds herself entangled in a foreign war where her burgeoning powers are sought by both sides.
A COMMANDER IN DISGRACE
Killian is Marked by the God of War, but his gifts fail him when the realm under the dominion of the Corrupter invades Mudamora. Disgraced, he swears his sword to the kingdom’s only hope: the crown princess. But the choice sees him caught up in a web of political intrigue that will put his oath – and his heart – to the test.
A KINGDOM UNDER SIEGE
With Mudamora falling beneath the armies of the Corrupter, Lydia and Killian strike a bargain to save those they love most—but it is a bargain with unintended and disastrous consequences. Truths are revealed, birthrights claimed, and loyalties questioned—all while a menace deadlier and more far-reaching than they realize sweeps across the world.
Readers may read either Dark Shores or Dark Skies first!
Suggested series reading order:
1. Dark Skies or Dark Shores
2. Dark Shores or Dark Skies
3. Gilded Serpent
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