The Demon And The Light

By (author) Oh, Axie
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The second in a new magical fantasy duology from the author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea, set in an East Asian inspired world.
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''EXQUISITE'' SUE LYNN TAN on The Floating World
''ENTHRALLING'' JUDY I. LIN on The Floating World

The battle is over, but the war is just beginning . . .

With the help of her friends and allies, Ren managed to topple the General''s insurrection, but the Floating World and its territories are still under threat of attack from the rival Volmaran Empire. And worse, she was powerless to save Sunho from being overcome by the monstrous power in his blood. Now he''s gone, transformed into a feral, deadly creature that doesn''t even recognize her anymore, and her heart aches for the sweet boy she''s grown to love.

But the escalating war will not pause for her grief. Seen by some as a heavenly saviour and others merely a figurehead to be manipulated, Ren must use all her courage and cunning to survive the royal court''s game long enough to find Sunho and bring him home before he loses himself to the Demon forever.

Final Fantasy meets Shadow and Bone in the incredible sequel to New York Times bestselling author Axie Oh''s The Floating World, a romantic fantasy duology inspired by Korean Legend.

TROPES
Amnesia 🧠
Hidden identity
Grumpy x sunshine 💢 x 🌞
Strangers-to-allies-to-lovers 🧍💓
Found family 🔍

READERS LOVE THE CONCLUSION TO THE DUOLOGY
''Completely swept me away'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
''I would highly recommend this duology!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
''Literally everything was perfect and I couldn''t have asked for any more'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
''This duology is EVERYTHING i could ask for in a fantasy'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
''The action, the yearning, the twists!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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**PRAISE FOR AXIE OH**
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Entirely enchanting
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A tale brimming with love. The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea will whisk you away on an entrancing journey through the most magical realm. Axie Oh''s characters own my whole heart
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The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea captivated me with its depiction of a spirit realm rooted in Korean myth and moved me with the power of love and family in its story. A beautiful new favourite of mine!
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**PRAISE FOR FLOATING WORLD**
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A stunning story! In The Floating World, Axie Oh has crafted an exquisite tale filled with mythology, heart, romance and magic, set in a remarkable and intricate world that entralled me. The secrets, intrigue and beautiful prose swept me away, and the compelling characters stayed in my mind long after the end. Am already excited for the sequel!
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The Floating World has everything I love in a fantasy story: A grand adventure that perfectly balances romance and humor, set in a uniquely magical world. I laughed and I cried alongside Ren and Sunho on their journey to self-discovery. An enthralling read to the very last page
Biographical note:
Axie Oh is the New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea, XOXO and ASAP, and the Rebel Seoul series. Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, she studied Korean history and creative writing as an undergrad at the University of California San Diego and holds an MFA in Writing for Young People from Lesley University. Her passions include K-pop, anime, stationery supplies, and milk tea, and she currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, with her dogs, Toro and Leila.
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**PRAISE