Darkness Divided — Katharine E. Hamilton

Katharine E. Hamilton continues the incredible adventure of allied kingdoms fighting a common enemy in her sensational The Unfading Lands trilogy. A darkness is now divided. A new threat is on the horizon, and a queen is on the throne. Princess Alayna rises to position as queen of the entire Realm. A role she was never meant to possess. She is faced with the daunting task of protecting her Realm of four kingdoms from the Land of Unfading Beauty's increasing strength as well as a new threat emerging from a once friendly neighbor, the Realm of King Abner. As they face Lancer, their shared enemy, and consider the threat of Abner, the beloved allies come together in unprecedented unity. From the ashes of hard-fought battles, romance blooms and friendships deepen within the roster of cherished princes and princesses. New leaders will appear, bold and true, and deeply committed to the virtue of the Realm. An ally has infiltrated the Land of Unfading Beauty at great cost -- absorbing the very darkness that runs through Lancer. Can this useful collaborator help save them all from Lancer's mysterious power? Can he withstand the temptations of evil coursing through his veins? With multiple enemies threatening the very foundation of the Realm, Alayna must decide whom she can trust. She must decide who the real enemy is. And all the leaders must fight. Can Alayna, the newly crowned queen, lead the Realm to victory? While treacherous secrets frustrate strategies and an imposing army appears on the horizon, the most important question remains: Where does your allegiance lie?