A Choice of Light and Dark Series by Lacey Lehotzky

"For Endre, Viktor, and myself, that meant risking our necks to put Izidora on the throne; for Izidora, that meant playing a deadly game without knowing the rules."Princess Izidora of the Night Realm was kidnapped at birth, chained in darkness, abused by her captors, and wholly unaware an entire world was looking for her. That is until the eve of her 21st birthday, when the Nighthounds, led by the striking High Lord Kazimir, rescue her from a cave in the highest peak in the land... more"For Endre, Viktor, and myself, that meant risking our necks to put Izidora on the throne; for Izidora, that meant playing a deadly game without knowing the rules."Princess Izidora of the Night Realm was kidnapped at birth, chained in darkness, abused by her captors, and wholly unaware an entire world was looking for her. That is until the eve of her 21st birthday, when the Nighthounds, led by the striking High Lord Kazimir, rescue her from a cave in the highest peak in the land. Now, the Lost Princess must reclaim her power before they reach the vicious capital of the Night Realm, where the story everyone was told about her disappearance might have been just that – a story. Will Izidora overcome her trauma or succumb to the whims of the madman who sits on the Night Throne?Chained is the first book in a dark new romantasy series filled with questionable heroes, an unbreakable heroine, and a prophecy that will change the course of history. Perfect for fans of Gild (The Plated Prisoner Series), To Bleed a Crystal Bloom, and Throne of Glass. While Chained is suitable for 18+, it is not a beginner-friendly dark fantasy romance. It contains scenes and themes that some readers might find disturbing. A full list of TWs can be found on the author's website. less

Perfect for fans of The Plated Prisoner, Crystal Bloom, Game of Thrones (tv show), or anyone who wanted to see trauma addressed in ACOTAR. LAST WARNING! SPOILERS AHEAD! Izidora Why does this keep happening to me? Kidnapped again by the Iron Fae, I must survive long enough to get back to my friends in the Night Realm. But when undeniable truth starts spilling from Ruslan’s lips, I’m left questioning everything... morePerfect for fans of The Plated Prisoner, Crystal Bloom, Game of Thrones (tv show), or anyone who wanted to see trauma addressed in ACOTAR. LAST WARNING! SPOILERS AHEAD! Izidora Why does this keep happening to me? Kidnapped again by the Iron Fae, I must survive long enough to get back to my friends in the Night Realm. But when undeniable truth starts spilling from Ruslan’s lips, I’m left questioning everything. The web of lies and deceit thickens, and I’m at the center of a prophecy that started it all. Kazimir What lengths would you go to to save someone you love? I’d stop at nothing to get Izidora back, forcing the other realms to join me in a war against the Iron Realm. But along the way, a dark new magic becomes available. Who am I to deny its power when it will help me get back my mate? Ruslan I’m known as the ruthless prince, but deep down, all I’ve ever wanted was to be loved. I waited for my mate until she came of age, and when Izidora tells me what the power-hungry kings of Északi did to her, I want to burn the entire world down. Izidora holds my heart in her hands, but will she rip it out of my chest or stand by me as we take our revenge? Light is the second book in the ultra dark romantasy series, A Choice of Light and Dark. It contains dark themes and graphic content some readers might find disturbing. This is not a beginner-friendly dark series. A full list of content warnings can be found on the author's website. Your mental health matters! less

***** THIS SYNOPSIS CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR CHAINED AND LIGHT*******If you have not read Chained or Light, start with Chained."Step into the darkness with me."IzidoraI thought seeing Ruslan and Kazimir side by side would make my choice easier. Instead, I’m on a downward spiral and my trauma is seeking to tear me apart... more***** THIS SYNOPSIS CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR CHAINED AND LIGHT*******If you have not read Chained or Light, start with Chained."Step into the darkness with me."IzidoraI thought seeing Ruslan and Kazimir side by side would make my choice easier. Instead, I’m on a downward spiral and my trauma is seeking to tear me apart. I’ve got a lot more healing to do than I realized, and with the fate of the world resting on my shoulders, how am I supposed to make this choice?RuslanAs the new king of the Iron Realm, I need to appear ruthless and powerful to the other monarchs. But I fucked up big time with Izidora, and giving her the space she needs to make her decision is killing me. As I try to strangle my own fears into submission, I have another task to focus on — breaking an alliance. But tension between the Night and Iron Realms is building with each passing day, and it will be a miracle if I don’t snap Kazimir’s neck by the end of Béke.KazimirFor months, my every thought was consumed by the need to save Izidora from the Iron Fae’s clutches again. But when we arrive in the Iron Realm, she’s happy and all but forgotten about me. Ruslan may have her now, but I will take back what belongs to me — and Izidora belongs to me.Dark is book 3 of 5 in a dark new romantasy series filled with questionable heroes, an unbreakable heroine, and a prophecy that will change the course of history. Perfect for fans of Gild (The Plated Prisoner Series), To Bleed a Crystal Bloom, and Throne of Glass. While Dark is suitable for 18+, it is not a beginner-friendly dark fantasy romance. It contains scenes and themes that some readers might find disturbing. A full list of TWs can be found on the author's website. less

****** SPOILERS FOR CHAINED, LIGHT, AND DARK AHEAD**********When Izidora awakens to find six months have passed, her sole focus turns to revenge against Kazimir.Driven by a burning desire for retribution, she plunges into the depths of her magic, discovering that where light once existed, darkness now reigns. This new, intoxicating power draws her in as she and Ruslan immerse themselves in her training... more****** SPOILERS FOR CHAINED, LIGHT, AND DARK AHEAD**********When Izidora awakens to find six months have passed, her sole focus turns to revenge against Kazimir.Driven by a burning desire for retribution, she plunges into the depths of her magic, discovering that where light once existed, darkness now reigns. This new, intoxicating power draws her in as she and Ruslan immerse themselves in her training.With Ruslan’s encouragement to embrace her darkness, Izidora sheds the remnants of her identity as a victim who was chained in a cave and steps into being the insidious bloom ready to dig her sharp thorns into the Night Fae.While she slept, Ruslan united the Crystal, Day, and Iron Realms under a single banner and amassed an army to confront the Night Realm. Yet to secure their victory, he must forge a dangerous alliance with someone he despises even more than Kazimir. With Izidora by his side on the battlefield, he’ll do whatever it takes to protect her.Because no one touches his mate and lives.Especially Kazimir.As the clash between these formidable forces looms, only one side can emerge victorious. Who will remain after the last battle is fought?Freed is the final installment of the bestselling dark romantasy series, A Choice of Light and Dark. With a cast of morally grey characters, feminine rage, and a prophecy that will change the course of history, dive deep into this dark + spicy story of trauma healing and finding love. Perfect for fans of Gild (The Plated Prisoner Series), To Bleed a Crystal Bloom, and Game of Thrones. Freed contains scenes and themes that some readers might find disturbing. A full list of TWs can be found on the author's website. less