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The Lightstruck

The action-packed, gripping sequel to The Darkening
Series: The Darkening
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The Lightstruck by Sunya Mara is set in a world brimming with magic and secrets, following a young protagonist navigating a landscape of light and shadow. The story unfolds with rich character development as they embark on a journey of self-discovery, balancing personal growth with the thrilling challenge of impending danger. Themes of friendship, courage, and identity weave through an engaging narrative, captivating the reader in a vibrant and mysterious universe.
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The Lightstruck

The captivating sequel to The Darkening, Vesper and Dalca face their fiercest battle yet to save their besieged city from the Great King and his ominous army in the epic conclusion to the thrilling duology.

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In the captivating sequel to The Darkening, Vesper and Dalca face their fiercest battle yet to save their besieged city from the Great King and his ominous army.

'Will ensnare you from the first page' - Chloe Gong on The Darkening

Vesper Vale sacrificed everything to save her city from the cursed storm. But when she awakens from three years of slumber as a vessel of The Great Queen, she finds her home beset by sinister forces.

The Great King and his army of lightstruck - once regular citizens who are now controlled by an ominous light - have besieged the city. And the people are looking to Vesper, revered as a goddess after her sacrifice, as their only hope.

As she fights to rescue them, Vesper faces a growing chasm between her and Dalca, the prince she swore never to love. Haunted by the guilt of their choices and faced with the pressures of a city near ruin, Vesper and Dalca find themselves torn between the growing factions within the city and the royal court.

But in order to save her city from the light, Vesper must face the power most outside of her control - the goddess within.

PRAISE FOR SUNYA MARA

'A thrilling adventure' - Emily Thiede

'Enchanting' - Ayana Gray

'Thrilling, fast-paced' - Adalyn Grace

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The Lightstruck by Sunya Mara receives praise for being an enchanting and clever sequel in the young adult fantasy genre. It offers a thrilling, fast-paced adventure that captures the imagination. Readers have found it exciting, surprising, and at times heart-breaking, yet it maintains an essential sense of hope throughout.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529355512

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 448

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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