Dark Breaks the Dawn, Sara B. Larson
Dark Breaks the Dawn, Sara B. Larson
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Dark Breaks the Dawn

Author: Sara B. Larson

Narrator: Amy Shiels

Unabridged: 13 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/30/2017

Synopsis

A warrior princess must defend her throne is this haunting and romantic YA duology packed with action and romance from critically acclaimed author of the Defy trilogy, Sara B. Larson.On her eighteenth birthday, Princess Evelayn of Eadrolan, the Light Kingdom, can finally access the full range of her magical powers. The light looks brighter, the air is sharper, and the energy she can draw when fighting feels almost limitless. But while her mother, the queen, remains busy at the war front, in the Dark Kingdom of Dorjhalon, the corrupt king is plotting. King Bain wants control of both kingdoms, and his plan will fling Evelayn into the throne much sooner than she expected.In order to defeat Bain and his sons, Evelayn will quickly have to come into her ability to shapeshift, and rely on the alluring Lord Tanvir. But not everyone is what they seem, and the balance between the Light and Dark comes at a steep price.In the first book of a remarkable duology, Sara B. Larson sets the stage for her reimagining of Swan Lake -- a lush romance packed with betrayal, intrigue, magic, and adventure.

About Sara B. Larson

Sara B. Larson is the bestselling and critically acclaimed author of the YA fantasy Defy trilogy and the Dark Breaks the Dawn duology. She can't remember a time when she didn't write books-although she now uses a computer instead of a Little Mermaid notebook. Sara lives in Utah with her husband, their four children, and their Maltese, Loki. She writes in brief snippets throughout the day and the quiet hours when most people are sleeping. Her husband claims she should have a degree in "the art of multitasking." When she's not mothering or writing, you can often find her at the gym repenting for her sugar addiction.

Reviews

Goodreads review by jv on April 04, 2024

Dark and Light were meant to exist independently, yet harmoniously. This provides and maintains balance for the world. Only, the rulers of Dark want more. They are determined take away the magic of Light and have waged war. That very war has already taken Princess Evelayn’s father, and is currently......more

Goodreads review by Evgenia on May 26, 2017

2.5 stars. I decided to round up, after some careful consideration as I was looking through my reviews today. Update May, 26. Welllllll... I rarely write reviews, especially ones with 3 or less stars, and thorough ones too. But since I received an ARC, that is what I will do. *sighs* What can I say?......more

Goodreads review by Jasmine on June 29, 2017

About: Dark Breaks the Dawn is a young adult fantasy written by Sara B. Larson. It was published on 5/30/17 by Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc, 320 pages. The genres are young adult, fantasy, fiction, and magic. This is book 1 to a duology. My Experience: I started reading Dark Breaks......more

Goodreads review by Alyssa on October 04, 2017

3.5 stars. ***Review posted on The Eater of Books! blog*** Dark Breaks the Dawn by Sara B. Larson Book One of an untitled duology Publisher: Scholastic Press Publication Date: May 30, 2017 Rating: 3 stars Source: ARC sent by a fellow blogger Summary (from Goodreads): On her eighteenth birthday, Princess Evel......more

Goodreads review by Sandra (LadyGrey Reads) on July 04, 2017

"Duty is an unforgiving taskmaster and often comes with a steep price, especially for those left behind." You might not know this, but I am a big fan of classic ballet. Swan Lake is definitely one of my absolute favourites - but because of that I love it so much and I've seen quite a few average-......more

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Praise for Dark Breaks the Dawn:"With its intricate, dazzling system of magic and a vibrant cast of characters caught in a devastating conflict between forces of light and darkness, this passionate, war-torn retelling of Swan Lake is not one to be missed! You'll be spellbound from the very first lines." -- Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the THRONE OF GLASS series"A breathtaking origin story of Swan Lake that unfurls with soaring beauty and a villain prince as captivating as the fearless princess." -- Kathryn Purdie, author of the Burning Glass seriesPraise for Endure:"Readers of the previous books in the trilogy will be lining up to read the conclusion to this epic story. Readers who are looking for fantasy with strong female characters, such as Cinder in The Lunar Chronicles or Celaena Sardothien of the Throne of Glass series, will find a great new trilogy here." -- School Library Connection"Fans will be very satisfied with this final journey." -- School Library JournalPraise for Ignite:"[A] fast-paced fantasy novel laced with political intrigue." -- School Library Journal"Alexa [is]... an interesting, multilayered character, a valiant fighter with heart." -- Booklist"Alex is so strong... The intrigue is really thick in this book, and there are secrets within plots and people." -- Jessie Plots, blogging for USA TodayPraise for Defy:An Indie Next List Selection"A wonderful tale of adventure, romance, and embracing your true self. Alexa is a heroine readers will love to follow!" -- Marie Lu, bestselling author of the Legend series"Defy by Sara Larson is an amazing, fantastic book. It has everything you'd want: intrigue, awesomely real characters, suspense, and a captivating plot. All in a world that comes to life in your mind. Highly recommended." -- James Dashner, bestselling author of The Maze Runner"Grand adventure, romance, and thrilling political intrigue." -- Booklist"Powerful and narratively satisfying." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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