{"product_id":"when-the-light-returns-9781662532771","title":"When the Light Returns","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA deposed king and the powerful captive of a corrupt queen join forces in a sweeping fantasy of romance, magic, and redemption in this sequel to \u003ci\u003eWhile the Dark Remains\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe long winter dark has been banished for good, and the mountain palace of the late king should be a sanctuary for Ballast Vallin, who has just assumed the throne. Instead, it's a torment. Held to account for the sins of his father, Ballast must relinquish his crown and all claim to Daeros, the kingdom for which he risked so much. Worse, Brynja--his father's former captive, the woman he loves--is the one who forces his hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisgraced, Brynja is sent to Iljaria, a kingdom imbued with ancient magic. There she finds herself at the mercy of Queen Valrún, and is forced to aid in the queen's quest to claim all the magic long thought irrevocably bound to the gods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut then a shocking revelation about Ballast's past brings him to Iljaria--and to Brynja. Together, amid secrets, magic, and betrayal, they must challenge the power-hungry queen to a battle that could ruin the world or remake it. For Brynja and Ballast, their most invaluable weapon is hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joanna Ruth Meyer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e 47north\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/12\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 479\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.50w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781662532771\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMeyer, Joanna Ruth:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJoanna Ruth Meyer is the author of \u003ci\u003eWhen the Light Returns\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhile the Dark Remains\u003c\/i\u003e in the Winter Dark series, as well as five young adult fantasy novels, including the critically acclaimed \u003ci\u003eEcho North\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Mesa, Arizona, with her husband, son, two orange cats, and a giant grand piano named Prince Imrahil. Joanna loves forests and rainstorms and stories that make her feel things, and in all likelihood, she's drinking tea right now. For more information, visit www.joannaruthmeyer.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Joanna Ruth Meyer \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48311319330973,"sku":"9781662532771","price":20.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_15dee974-66a8-4228-ae0d-9c5e45903ad7.jpg?v=1779261836","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/when-the-light-returns-9781662532771","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}