Into the Dying Light

by Katy Rose Pool

Overview

In Into the Dying Light, the jaw-dropping conclusion to the Age of Darkness trilogy, hearts will shatter, cities will fall, and a god will rise.

"A successful ending to a brilliant trilogy about human hope and connection." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review and Best Book of the Month

"Solidifies Katy Rose Pool's status as one of the best fantasy writers of the 21st century."
—Popsugar on As the Shadow Rises

Following the destruction of the City of Mercy, an ancient god has been resurrected and sealed inside Beru's body. Both are at the mercy of the Prophet Pallas, who wields the god’s powers to subjugate the Six Prophetic Cities. But every day, the god grows stronger, threatening to break free and sow untold destruction.

Meanwhile, far away from Pallas Athos, Anton learns to harness his full powers as a Prophet. Armed with the truth about how the original Prophets killed the god, Anton leads Jude, Hassan, and Ephyra on a desperate quest to the edge of the world. With time running out, the group’s tenuous alliance is beset by mounting danger, tumultuous romance, and most of all by a secret that Anton is hiding: a way to destroy the god at the price of an unbearable sacrifice. But the cost of keeping that secret might be their lives—and the lives of everyone in the Six Prophetic Cities.

The Age of Darkness trilogy is perfect for fans of Throne of Glass, Children of Blood and Bone, and An Ember in the Ashes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250853226
Publisher:	Square Fish
Publication date:	09/20/2022
Series:	Katy Rose Pool's Age of Darkness Series , #3
Pages:	512
Sales rank:	114,786
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 8.10(h) x 1.40(d)
Age Range:	14 - 18 Years

About the Author

Katy Rose Pool, author of the Age of Darkness trilogy, was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. After graduating from UC Berkeley with a degree in history, Katy spent a few years building websites by day and dreaming up prophecies by night. Currently, she resides in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she can be found eating breakfast sandwiches, rooting for the Golden State Warriors, and reading books that set her on fire.

Editorial Reviews

A Kirkus Best Book of the Month!

* "A successful ending to a brilliant trilogy about human hope and connection . . . set in a diverse world that celebrates and affirms all kinds of love." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Signature twists and last-minute turnarounds that make lifelong fans of Katy's work." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB)

Praise for As the Shadow Rises

* "Mind-blowing twists, budding love, and terrible betrayals feature in this...study of power, agency, and identity." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review for As the Shadow Rises

"Nailbiting plot twists." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB)

Praise for There Will Come a Darkness

A Morris Award Finalist!
FOUR STARRED reviews!
A Tor.com, Kirkus, and Indigo Best Book of the Year!

“A can’t miss debut from an exciting new talent.” — New York Time bestselling author Kiersten White

* "A well-crafted, surprising, and gripping start to a new trilogy." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review for There Will Come a Darkness

* "Masterful . . . full of genuinely surprising and interesting twists that will have readers anxious to get to the last page." — —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB), starred review

“I dare you not to fall madly in love with the cast of characters.” —New York Times bestselling author Laura Sebastian

"You get the feeling Katy Rose Pool’s plot is always seven steps ahead of you. You’ll want to catch up as quickly as possible." —Refinery 29

* "High stakes, abundant action, and realistic romances." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

* "Set apart by its immersive worldbuilding and compelling narrators." —Shelf Awareness, starred review

"Explosive." —New York Times bestselling author Sara Holland

From the Publisher

02/01/2022

Gr 9 Up—All the prophets are onstage and a god resurrected—only for that god to be trapped in Beru's body with the Prophet Pallas holding her sister Ephyra to ensure Beru's cooperation. Jude and Hassan are working to save them, while Anton tries to discover a way to save the world other than the sacrifice he and his friends refuse to make. After two excellent installments, expectations were high for this finale—and the cataclysmic conclusion to Pool's "Age of Darkness" trilogy pays off in spades. With a cast this large, it's hard to imagine everyone getting their share of important choices, but Pool finishes each character arc flawlessly. VERDICT This series has staying power; hand it to readers looking for something similar to Kendare Blake's "Three Dark Crowns."

School Library Journal

★ 2021-07-27
The conclusion to the Age of Darkness trilogy sees its protagonists facing their biggest challenge yet.

After Beru’s body is used to trap a fallen god, the Prophet Pallas uses her imprisoned sister, Ephyra, to ensure Beru’s cooperation and control over the god. Far away, Hassan plans a rescue mission to save Beru and defeat the god before he can break free and vanquish them. Jude stands by him, desperately hoping that Anton—the Last Prophet and the boy he has fallen in love with—is still alive. Meanwhile, Anton searches for a way to prevent the destruction of the world that doesn’t involve a sacrifice he and his friends are not willing to make. This little group, alongside their friends and allies, is all that stands in the way of complete devastation. This uplifting, character-driven volume takes the trilogy to new heights of adventure, tension, and conflict—then effectively wraps it all up with a satisfying bang. The protagonists, alongside their closest friends and romantic partners, are given fitting conclusions for their overarching storylines. Each plays an important role in saving the world from darkness while learning the meanings of choice, agency, and accountability within this story set in a diverse world that celebrates and affirms all kinds of love.

A successful ending to a brilliant trilogy about human hope and connection. (Fantasy. 14-adult)

Kirkus Reviews