The Dance of Sun & Shadow

By Ash Leto

17-year-old Prince Edmund will not inherit the throne. Instead, he inherits his family's centuries-old prophecy: to become the unwilling vessel for Levitha, the goddess of Darkness, and destroy the world.

His only chance at salvation is a rumor, a myth: the vessel of the god of Light.

When tragedy strikes and Edmund discovers the Light's vessel might actually exist, he seizes his chance. Despite being hunted himself, Edmund sets off on a journey to track down the Light's vessel and defeat Levitha before the eclipsing Darkness overtakes him and dismantles the world. But to do it, the Prince of Darkness will need to convince everyone-including himself-that he is more than the monster he's prophesied to become.

Perfect for fans of Dark Rise by C.S. Pacat, this lush dark fantasy debut exploring family, mental health, prejudice, and self-worth will have readers clamoring for the next in the Prince of Darkness series.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1965422179
• ISBN13: 9781965422175
• Release Date: November 2026
• Publisher: Contrarian Young Readers
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 14 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 9 to Postsecondary