They are introduced to a magical world where an ancient battle between Light and Dark is on the horizon as descendants and loyalists of the Dark King are working to bring him back to life, unleashing evils that would destroy the world as they know it. In the confusion, both Violet is also mistaken for a captive of Simon’s and both she and Will are rescued by the knights, known as Stewards, and taken to their hidden stronghold. Violet Ballard sneaks onto that same ship to watch her brother take the brand of the mysterious and powerful trader, Simon, as she hopes to someday, when there is chaos as the docks are attacked by men dressed like Knights of old in search of someone.

Just as an old servant finds him and informs him of a great destiny he is meant to fulfill, Will is captured and held prisoner in the hold of a ship.

In 1821 London, Will Kempen is working on the docks, hiding from the men who killed his mother and trying to find out who ordered her death and why.

For the dark is never truly gone it only waits for the world to forget, so that it may rise again.” Only those who remember have the chance to stave it off. “When the past is forgotten, then it can return. Thank you to the publisher, Quill Tree Books, HCC Frenzy, and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Will must stand with the last heroes of the Light to prevent the dark 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. Synopsis: The ancient world of magic is no more. Published: September 28th, 2021 (Quill Tree Books)

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