Throne of Light

Throne of Light by Kenneth Thomas

In a kingdom torn apart by betrayal and shadow, Kailani Solara, the last heir to a fallen throne, carries the weight of a rebellion on her shoulders. Ten years ago, darkness descended upon Solara Palace, ripping her family apart and leaving her homeland in the clutches of Malric, a sorcerer consumed by a hunger for absolute power. Now, the exiled princess is no longer the frightened child who fled the flames of her home-she is a hunter, a warrior, and a symbol of hope for a people on the brink of extinction.

But hope alone will not stop the tide of Malric's ever-growing darkness. To save her people and reclaim her throne, Kailani must embark on a perilous journey into the Forest of Starlight, a place steeped in ancient magic and haunted by its own secrets. Deep within the forest lies a relic said to wield unimaginable power, created by the Celestials themselves-a fragment of light that could turn the tide of war or destroy everything Kailani holds dear.

The path to the relic is not for the faint of heart. The Forest of Starlight does not merely test strength; it unearths your deepest fears and forces you to confront your darkest truths. As Kailani ventures deeper, she faces the Echo Wolves-predators born of shadow and fear-and the ancient Guardians, celestial constructs who will judge her worth. Each step threatens to unravel her mind as the forest whispers truths she has tried to bury: her guilt, her failures, and the lives lost because she ran when her kingdom burned.

Yet, Kailani is not alone. By her side are Corin, a restless rebel with a haunted past of his own, and Liora, a healer whose wisdom hides a lifetime of sacrifices. Together, they form an unlikely trio, bound by their shared hatred of Malric and their fragile trust in one another. But as the trials grow more treacherous, and the whispers of the forest pit them against their inner demons, Kailani must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice-not just to save her kingdom, but to prove she is worthy of the throne her family died defending.

When Kailani finally reaches the temple where the relic resides, she learns that true power comes at a price. The Relic of Starlight is not a gift-it is a test. It strips bare her soul, forcing her to confront the darkest corners of her mind. The memories she has buried, the lives she could not save, and the fear that she will never be enough rise to the surface. And as Malric's forces close in, Kailani faces a devastating choice: Will she wield the relic's power to save her people, even if it means losing herself? Or will she refuse the temptation and risk watching her world fall into eternal shadow?

Throne of Light is a sweeping epic of courage, sacrifice, and redemption. It is the story of a young woman forged by tragedy, tempered by trials, and driven by an unrelenting determination to reclaim what was stolen from her. Rich with breathtaking worldbuilding, morally complex characters, and a gripping narrative, this novel immerses readers in a tale of rebellion and hope, where the line between light and darkness blurs, and the cost of victory is never certain.

For fans of Brandon Sanderson, Sabaa Tahir, and Sarah J. Maas, Throne of Light offers a heart-pounding adventure set in a world where shadows whisper, forests come alive, and the weight of destiny rests on the shoulders of a reluctant hero.

Step into the Forest of Starlight. Face the trials. Reclaim the throne. Or be consumed by the darkness.