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Savior of the Light #2
Encompassed By Darkness
In a split-second decision, Brie made the ultimate sacrifice to save the Earth from succumbing to darkness. But now, trapped in Hell, she’s no longer certain that she made the best choice. As she plans her escape amid the emotional torment of her captivity, her hatred for Lucifer morphs into an unsettling intrigue and her morality is tested in ways she never imagined.
Meanwhile, Michael leads a small band of angels through the treacherous terrain of Hell’s circles, determined to rescue his soulmate. Battling monstrous beasts and the wrath of the elements, each confrontation pushes him closer to the brink, testing both his confidence and his resolve. As he inches closer to the castle that has become Brie’s prison, he must confront the truth: he may not survive Hell long enough to rescue her.
In a realm where darkness reigns and trust is perilous, will Brie and Michael’s love be strong enough to defy corruption, or will they succumb to the shadows that threaten to consume them both?
Encompassed by Darkness is the second book in the Savior of the Light fantasy adventure series and references events that occurred in the first book, Trailing Darkness. If you have not yet read Trailing Darkness, it is recommended that you start the series there.
Content Warning: This book contains references to, and scenes that include, captivity, torture, death, and violence. Mental health is important so if you find any of these topics triggering, please be advised.
Meanwhile, Michael leads a small band of angels through the treacherous terrain of Hell’s circles, determined to rescue his soulmate. Battling monstrous beasts and the wrath of the elements, each confrontation pushes him closer to the brink, testing both his confidence and his resolve. As he inches closer to the castle that has become Brie’s prison, he must confront the truth: he may not survive Hell long enough to rescue her.
In a realm where darkness reigns and trust is perilous, will Brie and Michael’s love be strong enough to defy corruption, or will they succumb to the shadows that threaten to consume them both?
Encompassed by Darkness is the second book in the Savior of the Light fantasy adventure series and references events that occurred in the first book, Trailing Darkness. If you have not yet read Trailing Darkness, it is recommended that you start the series there.
Content Warning: This book contains references to, and scenes that include, captivity, torture, death, and violence. Mental health is important so if you find any of these topics triggering, please be advised.
323 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 11, 2025
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January 15, 2025
📖 ENCOMPASSED BY DARKNESS ✍️ A.L. GORDON ~☆ ARC REVIEW ☆~
📑PAGES: 321
🇬🇧 LANGUAGE: English
📍GENRE:
Paranormal fantasy adventure
📌 Encompassed by Darkness is the second book in the Savior of the Light fantasy adventure series and references events that occurred in the first book, Trailing Darkness.
🕯Do you believe in angels 😇?
Do you believe in damons 😈?
Would you know if you met one? Would you know if you were one?
⚠️ CONTENT WARNING:
This book contains references to, and scenes that include, captivity, torture, death, violence, and self-harm. Mental health is important so if you find any of these topics triggering, please be advised.
📚 QUOTES:
*Lucifer: "The darkness held me tightly in its grasp, and I became desperate to reach the light. That was always you.When I was cast out of Heaven, you and the archangels were my only connection to the light."
*"Lucifer glances over at me and smiles, and my breath catches-for once, in a good way. He looks...angelic. The golden sunlight bathes his face, giving him a halo-like glow as his expression radiates pure joy. "
*"The vampire takes a deep breath, but not of air-of energy. Specifically, my energy. I feel it tug away from my being, slipping through the vampire 's lips and sliding down his throat to settle within his chest, where it blackens. "
*"It's true that Hell is meant to cause suffering for the corrupted souls, but their suffering is corrective. It serves a purpose. It's not malicious. Their punishments were designed with the intent that one day, their souls would be reformed enough to ascend to Heaven."
*"I will kill you slowly and painfully, and you will beg me to show you mercy, but I will not. You will beg for Hell when I get my hands on you".
🔦 This is the end of Brie's and Michael's story, the savior of the light series will continue with Callie's and Lucifer story in Beguiled by Darkness!
🫶 A well written book by A.L.Gordon. Thanks for sharing an ARC copy with me. I truly enjoyed it!
4.5/5 ⭐️
📑PAGES: 321
🇬🇧 LANGUAGE: English
📍GENRE:
Paranormal fantasy adventure
📌 Encompassed by Darkness is the second book in the Savior of the Light fantasy adventure series and references events that occurred in the first book, Trailing Darkness.
🕯Do you believe in angels 😇?
Do you believe in damons 😈?
Would you know if you met one? Would you know if you were one?
⚠️ CONTENT WARNING:
This book contains references to, and scenes that include, captivity, torture, death, violence, and self-harm. Mental health is important so if you find any of these topics triggering, please be advised.
📚 QUOTES:
*Lucifer: "The darkness held me tightly in its grasp, and I became desperate to reach the light. That was always you.When I was cast out of Heaven, you and the archangels were my only connection to the light."
*"Lucifer glances over at me and smiles, and my breath catches-for once, in a good way. He looks...angelic. The golden sunlight bathes his face, giving him a halo-like glow as his expression radiates pure joy. "
*"The vampire takes a deep breath, but not of air-of energy. Specifically, my energy. I feel it tug away from my being, slipping through the vampire 's lips and sliding down his throat to settle within his chest, where it blackens. "
*"It's true that Hell is meant to cause suffering for the corrupted souls, but their suffering is corrective. It serves a purpose. It's not malicious. Their punishments were designed with the intent that one day, their souls would be reformed enough to ascend to Heaven."
*"I will kill you slowly and painfully, and you will beg me to show you mercy, but I will not. You will beg for Hell when I get my hands on you".
🔦 This is the end of Brie's and Michael's story, the savior of the light series will continue with Callie's and Lucifer story in Beguiled by Darkness!
🫶 A well written book by A.L.Gordon. Thanks for sharing an ARC copy with me. I truly enjoyed it!
4.5/5 ⭐️
January 30, 2025
Rating: 3.75⭐️
I love how the book just picks up exactly from where we left on in book 1 🤩
I really enjoyed Michaels chapters where they travelled through the 9 circles of hell and that each domain had a different terrain to it with different challenges in each of them. The pace was a bit too quick towards the very end but overall it was a good story!
And is it bad that I was kinda rooting for Brie and lucifer? 🤭 nevertheless his book is next and I’m really excited to see how it all turns out since I can predict some slight enemies to lovers with great banter 😆
I love how the book just picks up exactly from where we left on in book 1 🤩
I really enjoyed Michaels chapters where they travelled through the 9 circles of hell and that each domain had a different terrain to it with different challenges in each of them. The pace was a bit too quick towards the very end but overall it was a good story!
And is it bad that I was kinda rooting for Brie and lucifer? 🤭 nevertheless his book is next and I’m really excited to see how it all turns out since I can predict some slight enemies to lovers with great banter 😆
February 1, 2025
Wow, loved this book. After finishing, I immediately pre-ordered the next as it left me wanting more.
I completely fell in love with Lucifer, the good-bad guy. I won't give any spoilers but I can't wait to see what's next in his story as he was my favourite character in this book.
You follow the challenges Michael and the other angels face as they traverse the circles of hell, facing off against all kinds of monster.
I completely fell in love with Lucifer, the good-bad guy. I won't give any spoilers but I can't wait to see what's next in his story as he was my favourite character in this book.
You follow the challenges Michael and the other angels face as they traverse the circles of hell, facing off against all kinds of monster.
December 7, 2025
Love it!
Even though they spent most of the book separated, their love prevailed. Ready to see Callie's love story on the next installment (a wild guess).
Even though they spent most of the book separated, their love prevailed. Ready to see Callie's love story on the next installment (a wild guess).
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