FantasyYoung Adult
As the Shadow Rises
2020·512 pages
A dark fantasy sequel where kingdoms fall to a doomsday cult, blending action, prophecy, and personal turmoil.
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A dark fantasy sequel where kingdoms fall to a doomsday cult, blending action, prophecy, and personal turmoil.
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Six of Crows meets Graceling with a dash of Winter is Coming in Katy Rose Pool's second installment of the action-packed and swoon-worthy Age of Darkness series-- As the Shadow Rises . In this sequel to the critically-acclaimed There Will Come a Darkness , kingdoms have begun to fall to a doomsday cult, the magical Graced are being persecuted, and an ancient power threatens to break free. But with the world hurtling toward its prophesized end, Anton’s haunting vision reveals the dangerous beginn...
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Romance & sex
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Budding romance with growing feelings between characters; mostly fade-to-black.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violent scenes with battles and betrayals; some graphic depictions likely.
Profanity
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Minimal use of strong language expected in a YA context.
Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central characters with growing romantic feelings; includes same-sex attraction.
Religious content
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Themes of prophecy and cults; religious orders play a role in the narrative.
Magic & witchcraft
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Central fantasy magic with magical beings and ancient powers as key elements.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Themes of power, persecution, and kingdom politics woven into the story.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Persecution of magical beings and systemic suffering depicted.
Other
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