We also learn of the Stewards, a society who are defenders of the Light, training warriors to defend against the Dark Lord and the Shadow Kings when he rises again. There’s also ancient artefacts pertaining to the old world, including an intriguing unicorn horn that signals the existance of these wonderful creatures. The two work together to find and defeat Simon, a warrior hell bent on making the Dark Lord rise again and take over the world. 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 Published by Allen & Unwin, Quill Tree Books on September 28, 2021
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