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A Dawn of Onyx

The Sacred Stones #1 / 3 ✓
by Kate Golden
A Dawn of Onyx (The Sacred Stones #1) by Kate Golden
★ 8.00 / 1
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Captured by a king of darkness. Forced to find the light within.

Arwen Valondale never expected to be the brave one, offering her life to save her brother’s. Now she’s been taken prisoner by the most dangerous kingdom on the continent, and made to use her rare magical abilities to heal the soldiers of the vicious Onyx King.

Arwen knows better than to face the ancient, wicked woods that surround the castle on her own, which means working with a fellow prisoner might be her only path to freedom. Unfortunately, he’s as infuriating as he is cunning—and seems to take twisted pleasure in playing on Arwen’s deepest fears.

But here in Onyx Kingdom, trust is a luxury she can’t afford.

To make it out of enemy territory, she'll have to navigate back-stabbing royals, dark magic, and dangerous beasts. But untold power lies inside Arwen, dormant and waiting for a spark. If she can harness it, she just might be able to escape with her life—and hopefully, her heart.

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Release date: December 15, 2022

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Kate Golden

Kate Golden has quickly become one of the most recognizable new voices in fantasy romance, her books drawing readers into worlds where danger and desire are never far apart. She is best known for The Sacred Stones trilogy, beginning with A Dawn of Onyx, a USA Today bestseller that introduced her blend of gothic intrigue, slow-burn romance, and richly layered magic. With each installment, she deepened the tension between loyalty and betrayal, power and vulnerability, cementing her place in the fast-growing romantasy community.

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Golden’s path to publishing began in an unexpected moment. While on vacation, frustrated by books that were not sparking her imagination, she decided to write the kind of story she longed to read. That decision led to a manuscript that not only launched her career but also resonated with thousands of readers who recognized themselves in her heroines, characters who wrestle with fear and doubt before stepping into courage.

Her upcoming work expands her storytelling into new territory. Half City, the first in the Harker Academy series, takes readers into a dark academia setting where demon hunters, secret legacies, and forbidden attraction collide. With its blend of supernatural danger, school rivalries, and slow-building romance, the series promises the same emotional intensity that has made her earlier novels so beloved.

Based in Los Angeles, Golden works in the film industry alongside her writing, a dual career that influences the cinematic scope and pacing of her novels. Away from the page, she is an avid puzzle solver, game-night host with her husband and their puppy Milo, and a seeker of small joys like flea market treasures and cozy brunches. Those everyday passions ground her, even as her imagination continues to chart epic worlds where love and peril walk hand in hand.

The Sacred Stones

The Sacred Stones consists of three books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

A Dawn of Onyx (The Sacred Stones #1)
★ 8.00 / 1
A Promise of Peridot (The Sacred Stones #2)
★ 8.00 / 1
A Reign of Rose (The Sacred Stones #3)
★ 8.00 / 1


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