The Darkness Within

By: Ang T. Dalton

Narrated by: Ellie Gossage, Garrett Kiesel

From BookTok romantasy star Ang T. Dalton comes The Darkness Within, the anticipated sequel to The Scars Within. Scarlet and her newfound twin, Fallon, must break the Mareki’s Curse and fulfill a dangerous prophecy—teaming up with the rival Wylder brothers, one who holds Scarlet’s heart and the other who is Fallon’s sworn enemy. Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, Powerless, and Throne of Glass, this is book two in the Twisted Thorn trilogy.

Magic is cursed. Fate is a game. And love is the deadliest price.

Scarlet Thorne thought she was done playing with the cards she was dealt. But life has thrown her back into the ring. Waking up in Hollow Summit wasn’t all that bad—until she met Fallon, the twin sister she never knew existed.

Fallon Fitzroy is everything Scarlet is not: disciplined, calculating, and seemingly determined to hate her. And with their father, General Arrow Fitzroy, Scarlet is forced to navigate not only a fractured family but a destiny she never asked for.

To defeat the Grim, the sisters must work with the Wylder brothers. Fallon is forced to ally with her sworn enemy—Shayde—the one she’ll never forgive for the role he played in Scarlet’s capture. Meanwhile, Scarlet has given her heart to Rhodes, even as the curse entwining his fate threatens to tear them apart.

Humankind has one last chance to reverse the Mareki’s Curse. And Scarlet and Fallon are the ones bound to fulfill the prophecy…but at a devastating cost. To restore their world’s magic, the Forgotten Realm must fall.

And when it does, Scarlet will be forced to give more than her power—she may have to surrender her heart.

As loyalties fracture and the Grim closes in, Scarlet must face her darkest truths, the enemies at her side, and a fate that could cost her everything.

The highly anticipated sequel to The Scars Within, The Darkness Within is a fast-paced romantasy packed with jaw-dropping banter, feet-kicking romance, and dangerous enemies-to-lovers tension set against high-stakes magic and war. With every choice threatening lives and hearts alike, fans of Fourth Wing, Powerless, Throne of Glass, and K-pop Demon Hunters won’t be able to look away.

-Cursed magic & star-crossed lovers
-Enemies-to-lovers tension that scorches
-One bed & forced proximity sparks
-Erased memories & buried secrets
-Ancient prophecies & high-stakes destiny

Scarlet Thorne and Fallon Fitzroy’s stories are loosely based on the author’s mental health journey.

Absolutely a must read

I literally loved this second book and the audio is amazing. I literally never wanted to put the book down! I’m going I miss these characters so much and anxiously waiting for book 3!!

Blown Away

Did not think I was going to like Fallon- ended up preferring her story line. Well written- the character arc and growth is amazing.

Cant wait to see what happens next- because that ending HUUUURTTTTT.

Addictive, emotional, and impossible to put down

The Darkness Within is a gripping romantasy sequel that delivers high-stakes magic, sharp banter, and swoon-worthy tension without holding back. The character dynamics are intense, the romance is angsty and heartfelt, and every page is layered with danger, destiny, and impossible choices.
With cursed magic, enemies-to-lovers sparks, and a story that balances action with emotional depth, this book is perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, Powerless, and Throne of Glass. Darker, bolder, and deeply addictive—this one will leave you desperate for the next book. ✨

Loved it!

Love Ang T Daltons writing style, narrator’s voice is absolutely one of my favorite narrators! Hard to not finish book too soon!

Spoilers

Fantastic follow up to Scars! Ang, you cannot write the next one fast enough. Let's hop to it. Love Fayde (Is that what we are going with?) And spoiler! There is Laney. But really? Another cliff?