The Light Within

From BookTok romantasy Star Ang T. Dalton comes the epic conclusion to the Twisted Thorn Trilogy, The Light Within delivers devastating twists, unforgettable romance, and a war that will decide the fate of the realms once and for all. Perfect for readers who love dragon riders, elemental magic, epic fantasy romance, found family, and dark heroines. For fans of Fourth Wing, Powerless, and books by Sarah J. Maas.

This world destroyed her. Now she will destroy it. Scarlet Thorne was prepared to fulfill the prophecy she was thrust into. Until becoming the Crimson Wraith cost her everything. Now the world that forged her may be the first thing she burns. Rhodes Wylder and Fallon Fitzroy have been cast into the Forgotten Realm, a place where the past refuses to stay buried. A realm filled with ancient truths, crumbling foundations, and Delaney Salvitto waiting for their arrival. While they fight to survive a realm no one was meant to escape, Scarlet faces a different kind of war. The Broken Crown’s Curse is coming for the Mareki. Princess Kiye failed to stop it. And Scarlet may just let it wipe out the world completely. But as the Mareki begins to reveal the truth behind the Broken Crown's Curse, Scarlet is faced with a choice no prophecy prepared her for. Saving the people she loves may require becoming the very thing she was warned against. And if Scarlet embraces the full corruption of the Mareki… There may be nothing left of the realms to save. The prophecy ends here. ?? Dragons, war, and collapsing realms ?? A prophecy finally reaching its devastating end ?? Love powerful enough to break the world ?? Magic that was never meant to be controlled ?? Feminine rage unleashed ?? The rise of the Crimson Wraith At its heart, this story is inspired by the author’s own mental health journey.

© 2026 Simon Maverick (Audiobook): 9781668152126

Release date

Audiobook: 13 October 2026