Joanna Ruth Meyer: When the Light Returns

Join acclaimed author Joanna Ruth Meyer to celebrate the release of When the Light Returns, the sequel to While the Dark Remains where a deposed king and the powerful capitive of a corrupt queen join forces in a sweeping fantasy of romance, magic, and redemption. In conversation with local author, Karen Chow (Miracle).

ABOUT THE BOOK

The long winter dark has been banished for good, and the mountain palace of the late king should be a sanctuary for Ballast Vallin, who has just assumed the throne. Instead, it's a torment. Held to account for the sins of his father, Ballast must relinquish his crown and all claim to Daeros, the kingdom for which he risked so much. Worse, Brynja--his father's former captive, the woman he loves--is the one who forces his hand.

Disgraced, Brynja is sent to Iljaria, a kingdom imbued with ancient magic. There she finds herself at the mercy of Queen Valrún, and is forced to aid in the queen's quest to claim all the magic long thought irrevocably bound to the gods.

But then a shocking revelation about Ballast's past brings him to Iljaria--and to Brynja. Together, amid secrets, magic, and betrayal, they must challenge the power-hungry queen to a battle that could ruin the world or remake it. For Brynja and Ballast, their most invaluable weapon is hope.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Joanna Ruth Meyer is the author of When the Light Returns and While the Dark Remains in the Winter Dark series, as well as five young adult fantasy novels, including the critically acclaimed Echo North. She lives in Mesa, Arizona, with her husband, son, two orange cats, and a giant grand piano named Prince Imrahil. Joanna loves forests and rainstorms and stories that make her feel things, and in all likelihood, she's drinking tea right now. For more information, visit ABOUT THE MODERATOR
Karen S. Chow is an engineer and lives with her family in Gilbert, Arizona. Miracle marks her writing debut. She invites you to visit her at kchowrites.com.

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