Dark Breaks the Dawn

By Sara B. Larson

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1338068695
• ISBN13: 9781338068696
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Scholastic Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12

Customer Reviews

Loved it!!!

I couldn't put the book down at all! I loved the characters, the plot, and the romance! I loved it all! But oh my gosh, BIGGEST CLIFF HANGER IN THE WORLD!!!!! I now have to get the second book.

My Top October Find!

To say that I loved this book, to say that I was mesmerized by this book? Is an EXTREME understatement. The love and detail that went into this book makes the world that Sarah B Larson has created, 200000x better than any other retelling of Swan Lake I have ever read. The characters-specifically our brilliant protagonist, Evelayn-were elegant, brave, and simply amazing. I was hooked, strapped to a chair, and wide eyed from page one. Evelayn is everything I wanted from a strong female protagonist, and is the fighter in us all. I highly suggest this book and am craving the next one!! Recommended for anyone and EVERYONE!