The Deepest Night

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A rich portrait of post-Victorian England, The Deepest Night seamlessly blends thrilling romance with riveting history and adventure—perfect for fans of Libba Bray and Lauren Kate. It’s 1915, and sixteen-year-old Lora Jones is finishing up her first year as a charity student at Iverson, a prestigious, gothic boarding school on England’s southern coast. While she’s always felt different from everyone around her, now she finally knows why: She is a drákon, a rare, enchanted being with astonishing magical abilities. As war hits Britain’s shores, and Lora reels from an unimaginable loss, she finds that her powers come with grave and dangerous responsibilities. At the request of Armand Louis, the darkly mysterious boy whose father owns Iverson, Lora will spend her summer at his lavish estate. To help the war effort—and to keep Lora near—Armand turns his home into a military hospital, where Lora will serve as a nurse. For Armand is inescapably drawn to her—bound to her by heart-deep secrets and a supernatural connection that runs thicker than blood. Yet while Lora tries to sort out her own feelings toward Armand, fate offers an unexpected surprise. Lora discovers there is another drákon, a prisoner of war being held in Germany. And that only she, with her newly honed Gifts, will be able to rescue him. With Armand at her side, Lora will cross enemy lines on an incredible mission—one that could bond her to Armand forever, or irrevocably tear them apart. Beautifully written, deeply romantic, and filled with daring adventure and magic, The Deepest Night is a mesmerizing novel of the enduring pull of destiny, and the eternal strength of love. Praise for The Deepest Night “Fast, fun and full of surprises . . . a solid story with great writing and humor in unexpected places.”—RT Book Reviews “Awe inspiring . . . The writing is beautiful, lyrical, evoking image and all the senses. . . . I highly recommend this series.”—Badass Book Reviews “An exhilarating, heroic adventure . . . exceptionally romantic, entrancing, thrilling and vastly fast moving . . . The Deepest Night is like a fine wine. It is smoothly written, rich in taste and definitely needs to be savored! Actually, I think I will read it again; it is so exceptionally written!”—Romance Junkies Review

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"The Deepest Night" by Shana Abé is a captivating young adult fantasy novel that explores the delicate boundaries between myth and reality, love and sacrifice. Set against a backdrop of atmospheric tension and dark mystery, the story follows a compelling cast of characters thrust into a world where ancient secrets threaten to consume their present. As the plot unfolds, the protagonists must navigate treacherous emotional landscapes and external perils that test their loyalty, courage, and inner strength. Abé weaves a rich tapestry of folklore and contemporary adolescent struggles, creating a narrative where the night holds both terror and profound revelation. The protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting fears that are both literal monsters of the dark and metaphorical shadows of the past. Along the way, romantic entanglements and deep friendships provide a fragile anchor against the encroaching chaos. The pacing builds steadily, leading to a climactic confrontation that demands ultimate sacrifices and redefines what it means to belong. With its lush prose and emotionally resonant themes, the novel captures the intense, high-stakes feelings of youth while delivering a magical adventure that lingers long after the final page. It is a story about finding light in the most shadowed places, the power of enduring bonds, and the courage it takes to step into the unknown.

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