Black Ruins Rise

by Lenore Stutznegger

Continue the journey with Book Two of the Blue Shadows Trilogy by the award-winning author, Lenore Stutznegger.

Sight. Blue Haven has been blinded and bruised but will not rest until her twin is safe from the clutches of a murderous prince from a savage kingdom. Borrowing the sight of a Shadow Elfling, she embarks on a journey far from the safe walls of her village with an enemy by her side.

Smell. Kaleo Bannon has been infected by a Shadow Elf’s bite. Can he maintain his humanity through his transformation or will the disease devour him as he seeks to rescue the girl he loves?

Cunning. Mason is more determined than ever to take what is his, even if it means dragging an unwilling prisoner across the great wildlands of an apocalyptic waste. But charming Blue would be so much easier.

As the journey through the untamed wilderness unfolds, Blue and Kaleo each slip deeper into their forbidden gifts and farther from their humanity. Each must make heartbreaking sacrifices to save their village–and only they can face this hostile new world.

Genres: Book Club

Paperback

Published October 22, 2024

About the author

Lenore grew up running barefoot in the woods of Virginia with a dog at her side, five crazy siblings, and creative parents. She learned from a young age to hone her talents in art, trust in her voice, and compete for the most marshmallows in “Lucky Charms”. She graduated from Brigham Young University in Visual Art, married the love of her life, and now resides in Northern California with her handyman husband, four spirited children, a golden retriever, two cats, and backyard chickens in a new kind of crazy paradise. Lenore loves all things fantastical. Supernatural and humor play equal parts in everything she writes. She is an avid baker and Christmas bakes are her favorite of all.

Reviews

[Shelby Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am speechless! I was hooked once again. There were so many twists and turns! I was laughing out loud, I was ready to punch some people, i was gasping! This book had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. The way it flips from POV to POV just keeps you gripped wanting to know more! And I do want to know more!!!!

[Cora Oaks · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loooovvved this book!!! It’s very atmospheric and is a colorful world brimming with dark monsters! I’m OBSESSED and was legitimately surprised and pleased with how some of the elements came through in the book. I love and feel attached to the characters. I really care about what happens to them and find myself loling and sighing and having real feels for these beautiful characters!! Lenore has a real gift and genius for building these worlds and the people in her head and gorgeously and skillfully crafting it for us to thoroughly enjoy!!!

[Nicole Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Noooooo!!! It’s ended too soon!!! If this series doesn’t get turned Into a movie, the world will have lost out on an epic adventure. I loved every page and plot twist. The vivid imagery leaps off the page and paints a moving picture in your mind as you read. Hold on folks, you’re in for a wild ride!

[Taylor Buch · Rating 5 out of 5]

This second installment to Lenore’s I Am Legend with a fantasy twist series was fantastic, start to finish.
I love all the twists and turns and it is so well written once I got going it was hard to put down!
Highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys books with a dystopian future, high stakes, life changing events, and hints of fantasy!

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full of action and emotions this sequel was great! The changing POVs added nuances to the characters and depth to their surroundings! Blue is one of my favorite FMCs so this was great to see her again!

[Laura Drake · Rating 5 out of 5]

An atmospheric dystopian

I love this author's writing style, and I feel like she gets better with each of her books. If you haven't read anything by her, be sure to start with Blue Shadows Fall, and then dive into Black Ruins Rise so you can enjoy the new world she's created.

[Rebecca Yockey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dreamy Fantasy Adventure

Black Ruins Rise is a perfect sequel. The story pulls you into an adventurous world, where it can be hard to tell who’s good or evil. Dreamy and vivid, you’ll love it.

[Kathy Engel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lenore Stutznegger did it again! Her strong characters and original fantasy world are captivating. Her description of this world makes it feel familiar and the characters feel like friends. Reading this book cover to cover — I too was on this journey and adventure with Blue and Kaleo. I didn’t want it to end!

[Haley Kilgour]

I dnf’ed at page 349.

Compared to the first book… I struggled with this one.

The plot didn’t really catch me which was the first issues. I also don’t really remember the first book.

I did also find all of the characters to just be… flat. And kind of juvenile.

[Jennifer]

November 2024 Book Club Selection

[Lenore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Continue the Journey with Blue and Kaleo and the mysterious Mason! The advanced copies are to in the world and I hope you enjoy!