Amber & Dusk

By: Lyra Selene

Narrated by: Imogen Sage

I wasn’t running from the darkness at the edge of nowhere – I was running toward the light at the heart of the empire.

Sylvie has always known she deserves more. Out in the permanent twilight of the Dusklands, her guardians called her power to create illusions a curse. But Sylvie knows it gives her a place in Coeur d'Or, the palais of the Amber Empress and her highborn legacies. So Sylvie sets off toward the Amber City, a glittering jewel under a sun that never sets, to take what is hers.

But her hope for a better life is quickly dimmed. The empress invites her in only as part of a wicked wager among her powerful courtiers. Sylvie must assume a new name, Mirage, and begin to navigate secretive social circles and deadly games of intrigue in order to claim her spot. Soon it becomes apparent that nothing is as it appears and no one, including her cruel yet captivating sponsor, Sunder, will answer her questions. As Mirage strives to seize what should be her rightful place, she'll have to consider whether it is worth the price she must pay.

©2018 Lyra Selene (P)2020 Bolinda Publishing

Critic reviews

'The intensity of energy between Sylvie and Sunder fairly crackles ... The palace intrigues make this narrative gripping and will have readers eagerly anticipating the conclusion as well as anxious to know what happens next.' (Kirkus Reviews)

'Selene's clear storytelling skill marks her as an author to watch.' (Booklist)

A magical world of delight

Absolutely loved it! Chock full of dynamic characters, robust world building and plenty of plot twists to keep it interesting, thank you!

Amazing story

I love love love this book. The story has kept me enthralled since the beginning. I highly recommend.

Absolutely wonderful and FANTASTIC 💖⚡

This story was so fun and entertaining. I absolutely enjoyed listening to the entire story👂🔊🎧📖😊💖
Please hurry up and record the next book in this series because I just can't wait to listen and learn about what is happening next!!!!!

P.S. IT IS AMAZING KEEP IT GOING THIS AUTHOR IS UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!

A fun listen

I came upon this series after reading A Feather So Black which I adored. It is beautifully written, but I didn’t find the main character that likable, she is very entitled. I also found it hard to tell who was speaking at certain times, the narrator didn’t really differentiate her voice for Sunder, so I kept getting confused.

Couldn’t get past the narration to the story

The premise was interesting, but the narration killed the story. Every sentence a ridiculous , overdramatic, overacted, breathy declaration. Yikes.