Realms of Light - (The Colliding Line) by Sandra Fernandez Rhoads (Paperback)

About the Book

From the Ashes, Spring Will Rise

On the run from the brutal Sage and his army of Legions and Cormorants, seventeen-year-old Cera Marlowe knows the only place strong enough to protect her is the Alliance Council Estate.

Cera's introduction to the Estate is far from welcoming. As a Blight, her dueling powers of light and darkness make her a half-breed threat to the Alliance's sacred powers. Cera's ability to decipher hidden messages in classical artwork buys her shelter temporarily, but the clock is ticking as she's faced with a daunting choice that could cost her everything.

Book Synopsis

From the Ashes, Spring Will Rise

On the run from the brutal Sage and his army of Legions and Cormorants, seventeen-year-old Cera Marlowe knows the only place strong enough to protect her is the Alliance Council Estate.

Cera's introduction to the Estate is far from welcoming. As a Blight, her dueling powers of light and darkness make her a half-breed threat to the Alliance's sacred powers. Cera's ability to decipher hidden messages in classical artwork buys her shelter temporarily, but the clock is ticking as she's faced with a daunting choice that could cost her everything.

Review Quotes

"Realms of Light is a beautiful, clever ending to this duology. New friends, new enemies, and new mysteries await in this bewitching tale!" -- Gabriella Graves, Disney Channel actor--Gabriella Graves

"Realms of Light propels The Colliding Line duology to a breathless, dazzling conclusion. What Sandra Fernandez Rhoads began in Mortal Sight is expanded, enriched, and deepened in Realms. I loved it." -- Lindsay A. Franklin, award-winning author of The Story Peddler--Lindsay A. Franklin

"Rhoads uses the best of fantasy fiction to cleverly blend in Paradise Lost. A fast-paced story driven by intimate portrayals of characters, rich settings, and a vibrant plot that leads to a surprising yet satisfying conclusion." -- Angelica Duran, President of the Milton Society of America and Professor at Purdue University
--Angelica Duran

"The dark, fantastic adventure that began in Mortal Sight yields new and surprising revelations in this thrilling sequel. Rhoads is a YA fantasy author to watch!" -- R.J. Anderson, award-winning author of The Flight and the Flame Trilogy--R.J. Anderson

"With nonstop intrigue, new characters who stole my heart, and, of course, the poetic quality of Rhoads' storytelling, it is truly a thoughtful and heart-pounding conclusion." -- Krissi Dallas, author of the Phantom Island series--Krissi Dallas

About the Author

Sandra Fernandez Rhoads is the author of Mortal Sight. She is a Cuban-Colombian living in Dallas, Texas with her husband and four children. She has a deep love for the artist community, and is an active part of Art House Dallas and the Fort Worth Writer's group. She holds an M.A. in English with a focus on John Milton and has an insatiable love for coffee, laughter, and adventure. And dinosaurs.