The Darkening
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The Darkening
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The Darkening
In this thrilling and epic YA fantasy debut the only hope for a city trapped in the eye of a cursed storm lies with the daughter of failed revolutionaries and a prince terrified of his throne.
'Wild and thrilling' Adalyn Grace, New York Times bestselling author of All the Stars and Teeth
Prince Dalca was born for one purpose: to protect his home from the Storm, a deadly force that surrounds his city and curses everyone it touches. Vesper Vale is the daughter of failed revolutionaries. Since the Queen sentenced her mother to death by the Storm, she and her father have been on the run.
So when the queen's soldiers - led by Prince Dalca - catch up to Vesper's father, she will do whatever it takes to save him from sharing her mother's cruel fate.
Even arm herself with her father's book of dangerous experimental magic.
Even infiltrate the prince's elite squad of soldier-sorcerers.
Even cheat her way into his cold heart.
But when Vesper learns that there's more to the story of her mother's death, and that her home is in dire peril, she has little choice: trust the devious prince with her family's secrets, or follow her mother's footsteps into the Storm . . .
'Enchanting and wildly clever' Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Beasts of Prey
Series: The Darkening
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Sunya Mara's debut novel presents a captivating, fast-paced adventure set in a storm-ravaged world. The richly woven narrative balances action with lush prose, drawing readers into a plot filled with unexpected twists and deep character exploration. With its enchanting world-building and thrilling twists, The Darkening has been praised for its emotional depth, leaving readers eager for its sequel.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529354874
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 July 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 480g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Sunya Mara grew up in six different cities across five different states and now calls Los Angeles home. She studied film and business at the University of Southern California and went on to write and illustrate at Kobe Bryant's Granity Studios. When not telling stories, she spends her time haunting old movie theaters and staring at museum walls. sunyamara.com Twitter: @sunyamara Instagram: @sunyamara
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