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To Light a Candle

To Light a Candle

The Obsidian Trilogy, Book Two (Obsidian Chronicles)
Epic FantasyFantasy
Pages
864
Published
2004
Language
English

Synopsis

As the Endarkened prepare to sweep across the world, Kellen and his companions must unite the disparate races of Elves, Humans, and Centaurs. The Wild Magic is their only hope against the encroaching Shadow, but the cost of victory grows higher with every battle. This epic sequel follows a young mage as he struggles to master his powers before the darkness consumes everything.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

AdventurousDarkAtmospheric
Chosen OneQuestFound FamilyComing of AgeSacrifice

Genres

Epic Fantasy Fantasy High Fantasy Romance

Authors

J
James Mallory

James Mallory is the author behind "To Light a Candle" and "When Darkness Falls." He writes stories that often explore the balance between hope and darker truths, always with a clear, direct style.

M
Mercedes Lackey

Mercedes Lackey is an American fantasy author, born on June 24, 1950. She is best known for the Valdemar series, set in the world of Velgarth, which began with Arrows of the Queen in 1987. She also writes the Elemental Masters and Five Hundred Kingdoms series, and has collaborated with authors including Andre Norton, Anne McCaffrey, Eric Flint, Piers Anthony, James Mallory and her husband, the artist Larry Dixon. In 2021 the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association named her the 38th Damo...

Characters

All characters in To Light a Candle