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The Black Prism: Book 1 of Lightbringer by Brent Weeks 1841499048
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Nobody knows why the war began.
But I have always known how it will end.
But I have always known how it will end.
Lyra Vaelion has spent her life in brutal training beneath the harsh suns of Solvandyr. As the hidden youngest daughter of the militant Lightbringer commander, she has always known what her future would be – to infiltrate the Darkwielder territory, Umbraxis, and kill their beloved heir.
She will not fail her people.
Darkwielder prince Kaelen Duskbane is fighting a war on endless fronts, and he’s tired. His fearless healer partner, Eres, insists on risking his safety at every turn while his silver-tongued rival, Darian, sows discord within the Royal Council and questions every decision he makes.
When an injured Lyra is discovered and saved by Eres, she finds herself face-to-face with the male she’s destined to destroy. But the Darkwielders are not what she expected. As time passes and hatred turns to heat, Lyra learns that light can blind as easily as it guides, and that the darkness she’s been raised to hate might be a shelter instead of the storm.
But one way or another, the war between the Lightbringers and the Darkwielders must end.
And Lyra stands in the middle.
This is a MMMF fantasy romance standalone, from the author of Stars Above the Never Sea.
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by Miriam hill
I needed more of these characters because the Standalone was not enough 😭
Lyra was born for one reason to end the war. Sent to kill the leader of the Darkwielder but everything is not as it seems with them.
I adored this story, and its one I couldn’t wait to get home to pick the book up again. There was points in this book where I couldn’t see what was going to happen and was thinking the worst! But all prevailed and ended on a HEA
by S J Ayres
I loved it!
A great story in a new world, torn between loyalties and harsh reality. Lyra is a strong FMC whose journey is not what is seems and certainly not what it started out to be.
I laughed and cried, I spent the whole book hoping for a HEA and it seemed so unlikely at times. I wholeheartedly recommend reading as a wonderful standalone to snuggle up with.
by Megan Smith
One of the best standalone romantasy novels I’ve ever read. Incredible world building, wonderful tension and just the right amount of angst.
by Mamma5
This book is one epic fantasy read. It’s unlike any of Evelyn Flood’s previous books, and it’s a piece of magnificence. I devoured the book in one day, it was that good, I couldn’t put it down. I don’t know which character I love more, I’ve yet to choose a favourite.
by Aimee P.
It took me a while to put into words just how fantastic this story was. I devoured it in one day, and loved every single page.
This is one of those stories that stays with you, lives in your mind long after you’ve finished it.
This was a stunning story, a page turning fantastic with the most beautiful imagery, character development and storyline that has you hanging on every page.
This story of Lyra and the MMCs Kaelen, Darian and Eres will have you spellbound, as it did with me. Evelyn has outdone herself and should be aplouded for this fabulous book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ isn’t enough!
by Danielle
This was the best kind of surprise and I’m so sad it’s over. Evelyn is just such an epic fantasy writer, she really does something special to her books! I’ve never been sure on why choose books however this has definitely changed my mind. It definitely just felt like an epic fantasy read that just so happened to have a why choose romance in it and it definitely wasn’t the sole focus. I loved the story and honestly could have read a series on this it was so good. The writing was beautiful, I could picture this like a movie in my mind and loved all the MCs with equal hate for the villains. A winner from me!
by shelley green
I only discovered Evelyn Flood after finding out she would be at RARE25 London, but she quickly became a must read author for me, with stories that deliver every time. Lightbringer is no exception.
In this standalone, the Lightbringers and Darkwielders have been at war for a long time. Lyra, daughter of the Lightbringer commander, has been raised with one purpose – to end the war by killing Kaelen Duskbane, prince of Umbraxis. When the time comes for her to fulfil her purpose, she is left, near death, just outside of Darkwielder territory. What she doesn’t expect is for their healer, Eres, to heal her, and take on a sacred bond, meaning that betrayal on either of their parts would result in certain death. As Lyra gets to know the Darkwielders, particularly Eres, Darian, and Kaelen Duskbane himself, will she be able to go through with her assassination?
For a standalone novel, the world building within is outstanding. There is a clear picture of the opulence of Solvandyr and the almost-ruins of Umbraxis. We often see Light vs Dark magic systems, but unusually the Light is the primary aggressor. The magic systems are well developed, and fairly symmetrical in their usage, indicating that the potential to live in harmony has always been there. Whilst primarily the magic has been used in warfare, it’s use in healing is demonstrated to great effect on both sides, another strong indicator that good can come of it.
Lyra Vaelion is such a complex character. Her life has been nothing short of horrendous, suffering abuse of all forms (off page for the most part) for her entire life. Raised as an instrument of prophecy, she has had it violently drummed into her that she must kill Kaelen Duskbane at any cost. When she is left gravely injured on the doorstep of Umbraxis, her healing by Eres has her beginning to question her mission for the first time in her life. His kindness is like nothing she has seen before, and the binding they undertake only reinforces those questions. When Darian dream walks into her nightmares, the horrors he finds there are so profound that he suffers himself, realising just how many times she has been broken and put back together again. Despite all of the horrors of her past, and the indoctrination of her father’s instructions, she is able to see with her own free will that the Lightbringers are committing a genocide against a people who have no wish to fight them, and that informs the choices she makes next.
Evelyn Flood is an RH master, so three guys and a girl was always going to get spicy – but she ramps it up in this book by making the guys boyfriends before Lyra even arrives (although Kaelen and Darian are estranged). There isn’t a great deal of spice, but when it comes it is hot! There’s lovers, enemies-to-lovers and forced proximity (from the bonding ceremonies).
As always with Evelyn’s men, each is a very distinct character. Eres is the gentle healer, pliant and submissive, but with a feisty streak when it comes to doing what is right. Darian is a pariah, shamed by the supposed actions of his father, hanging around on the fringes of the council, desperate to regain the love of his bondmate, and Kaelen is domineering, fierce and determined to do everything in his power to save his people, whilst accepting that their time may be short. He stumbles over the right words, inadvertently making things worse, particularly where Darian is concerned, but his heart is softer than even he believes.
The final battle is as epic as you could wish for in a fantasy novel, and it’s immediate aftermath is intense, before giving way to a gentle humour, despite the gravity of events that have taken place. The two epilogues are spicy and gentle in turn, with a reveal that is both heartwrenching and beautiful at the end.
Evelyn Flood never lets me down, and Lightbringer is another string to her genre bow. I loved it, and I’m almost sad it was only a standalone, as the characters all really struck a chord with me, and I could easily have seen myself reading two or three books’ worth of their story!
by Katchoo
Excellent world building, great characters that are well written. This is an original story and well told, nothing is too far fetched. You empathise with the characters and they are believable and relatable. Absolutely recommend this book.
by thriftymomof2
Lightbringer by Evelyn Flood was such a good story. I loved meeting Lyra and her guys. HEA.