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Darkdawn

Darkdawn

High FantasyRomance
Pages
400
Published
2019
Language
English

Synopsis

Mia Corvere's journey for vengeance against the Republic of Itreya reaches its bloody conclusion. As the last of the Red Church assassins, she must confront ancient evils and powerful enemies to fulfill her destiny. The fate of the world hangs in the balance as Mia faces her ultimate test.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkGrittyAdventurous
RevengeChosen OneMorally GreyBetrayal

Genres

High Fantasy Romance Young Adult Dark Fantasy Epic Fantasy Fantasy

About the author

J
Jay Kristoff

Jay Kristoff is an Australian author of fantasy and science fiction, born in Perth, Western Australia, on 11 November 1973. He spent eleven years working in creative advertising for television before beginning his writing career in 2012, and now lives in Melbourne. He is best known for The Lotus War trilogy (beginning with Stormdancer), The Nevernight Chronicle, and the Empire of the Vampire series, as well as two trilogies co-written with fellow Melbourne author Amie Kaufman: The Illuminae File...

Frequently asked questions

  • Does this book continue the series or can it be read as a standalone?

    This is the third and final installment of The Nevernight Chronicle and is intended to be read only after completing the first two books, Nevernight and Godsgrave.

  • What is the deal with the footnotes in this series?

    The series is well known for its frequent, snarky footnotes that provide additional lore and commentary from the narrator, though their frequency is reduced in this final volume compared to the earlier books.

  • Did this book win any awards?

    Darkdawn received the 2019 Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Novel.

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