The Mark of Dreams and Darkness
2023
“Am I a good person?”
After the devastating events of the Titan Games finale, Karalevine Ruzz and her Starseed family find themselves desperate to get their fellow Starseed back from the clutches of the vicious Arianyte Empire. Meanwhile, the prince, Malakyte Ardeen, hasn't stopped his relentless pursuit, determined to make Kara his no matter the cost.
Haunted by the certain doom of her fellow Starseed, Kara makes a fateful decision¬¬—to enter the lethal Titan Games—a merciless competition where the stakes are life and death. The prize? A face-to-face reunion with her captured friend and the chance to confront the very enemy that threatens Earth’s existence. With each step closer to her teammate's liberation and Earth’s freedom, the line between allies and enemies blurs with every fatal round.
Yet the Titan Games are no ordinary contest, and its host is no meager prince. As Kara faces off against other deadly contenders, she simultaneously clashes with Malakyte in an entirely different arena—a battleground of the heart.
Amidst the pulse-racing intrigue and fiery romance, Kara finds herself at a crossroads. Good versus evil, nature or nurture, redemption and fate. Will she succumb to the darkness within her heart, or will she hold fast to the better nature she strives to embody? Family ties, friendships, and destiny collide in this thrilling sci-fi romantasy where love triangles shatter hearts, alliances shift, and secrets threaten to tear the world asunder. Can Kara navigate the treacherous path before her, or will the Titan Games claim not only her life but her very soul? The clock is ticking, and the darkness is closing in.
"The Mark of Dreams and Darkness" is the spellbinding sequel to the award-winning and bestselling novel, "The Mark of Chaos and Creation." A tale of forbidden love, pulse-pounding action, and the indomitable spirit of a heroine torn between duty and the tumultuous darkness of her heart. Will Kara unravel the mysteries that entwine her fate and bring about freedom, or will she succumb to the allure of a love that should be her downfall?
Arabella K. Federico delivers a masterfully crafted tale that will leave you breathless and captivated until the final page, and yearning for more.