Both of these characters are descendants from powerful houses, the Lions, defenders of the Light, as well as the Lady, who has been opposed to the Dark Lord in the past. The book takes a while to get into the story, as we meet Will, a mysterious boy whose mother was killed by the Dark Lord’s lackey, as well as Violet, a biracial girl who has strength running through her veins. Dark Rise is a classic YA fantasy that deals with all these familiar fantasy tropes. I haven’t read the Captive Prince series, but I know a lot of fans are excited about this new series, so I was keen to give Dark Rise a shot due to its popularity.ĭark vs light, ancient warriors, and old lords reincarnated into new people. Will must stand with the last heroes of the Light to prevent the fate that destroyed their world from returning to destroy his own. But as the young descendants of Light and Dark step into their destined roles, old allegiances, old enmities and old flames are awakened. When an old servant tells him of his destiny to fight beside the Stewards, Will is ushered into a world of magic, where he must train to play a vital role in the oncoming battle against the Dark.Īs London is threatened by the Dark King’s return, the reborn heroes and villains of a long-forgotten war begin to draw battle lines. Sixteen-year-old dock boy Will is on the run, pursued by the men who killed his mother. Only the Stewards remember, and they keep their centuries-long vigil, sworn to protect humanity if the Dark King ever returns. Its heroes are dead, its halls are ruins, and its great battles between Light and Dark are forgotten. Genres: Fantasy, Fantasy & Magic, Fiction, Young AdultĪmazon | Book Depository | Publisher | Angus & Robertson | Booktopia | Barnes & Noble Dark Rise is perfect for fans of Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo or The Cruel Prince by Holly Black.Published by Allen & Unwin, Quill Tree Books on September 28, 2021 a YA fantasy that begins breathlessly and rarely lets up. 'Beautiful, classical and deliciously dark.' - Jay Kristoff Will must stand with the last heroes of the Light to prevent the calamity that destroyed their world from returning to destroy his own.ĭark Rise is the first book in a thrilling new YA fantasy series from bestselling Australian author CS Pacat. But when the young descendants of Light and Dark step into their destined roles, old allegiances, old enmities and old flames are awakened. When an old servant urges him to seek out the Stewards, Will is ushered into a secret world, where he must train to fight for the Light in the oncoming war.Īs the Dark King's return looms, reborn warriors begin to draw battle lines. Sixteen-year-old dock boy Will is on the run in London, pursued by the men who killed his mother. For centuries they have kept vigil, sworn to protect humanity if the Dark King ever returns.
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