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Light Among the Shadows

A debut romantasy novel by Kortney J. Anderson

Light. Darkness. Destiny. Some bonds are written in shadow.

“She belongs to his command. But her light was never meant to obey.”

Raised by an unstable mother and haunted by half-remembered visions, Aspen never believed the stories of angels, realms, or wars between light and dark, until the day she's taken.

Now trapped in a world once shaped by the divine, she discovers that humans are slaves, angels have fallen, and a shadow is spreading across the land.

Assigned to serve the ruthless General of the Night Dwellers, Aspen must navigate a realm of beauty and corruption, where every secret cuts deep and power always comes at a cost.

But as the darkness stirs something inside her, Aspen begins to wonder whether the light she carries might be the very thing this realm has been waiting for, or the spark that destroys it.

Early Praise

ARC + Beta Readers
“Light Among the Shadows is deeply intriguing, with SUCH a compelling storyline! This immersive fantasy world is written with a beautiful & very intentional contrast between light and darkness all throughout. It is clear how much heart, work, imagination, and brilliance went into this debut novel. I want more and I'm genuinely excited to see where this story—and series—takes these powerful characters next!”
Rhen Anderson
Age 33
“This book was so good! I loved it! One thing I loved was how it was written, we don't understand what Aspen doesn't understand… like we are in the book figuring it all out with her. The character development was so good.”
Brin
Age 17
“The General. That's the entire review. The General.”
Dane
Age 37

Tropes & Themes

LightDarknessFantasyYoung Adult

Content Notes

This story contains violence, captivity, and an attempted assault.

KORTNEY J. ANDERSON

Author of immersive romantasy. Sweeping new worlds, slow-burn, enemies, ancient oaths, and prophecies written in shadow.

Enter a new realm.

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