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The Dawnlin Trilogy #3
Reign of Light
I have to find strength in my weakness and have hope that this was all meant to be.
Lennox Holt’s world turned upside down when the only way to return home from Dawnlin slipped through her fingers. Lies, manipulations, violence; with every exposed secret, she became more aware of how much the person she thought she trusted was actually the one with the most nefarious intent of all. Since that moment, she formed new bonds, found new love, and uncovered truths that explained her past.
Now, trapped on the island that was meant to bring hope for the future instead of taking it away, Lennox, Weston, and the others must forge a new path forward to create a life like the one she always dreamed of. Grappling with guilt from the aftermath of her actions, she must find a way to accept that this may have always been the fate of everyone left behind.
But when lessons unexpectedly become real instead of hypothetical, Lennox is thrust into a situation that is much bigger than she imagined, and once again must determine who around her can be trusted.
While titles and responsibilities may be unnecessary on Dawnlin, Lennox will learn no one can ever truly be rid of them, especially the future queen. When everything she holds dear is on the line, Lennox must take fate into her own hands and make the ultimate choice between duty and love.
Reign of Light is the epic finale to the New Adult Fantasy Romance series, The Dawnlin Trilogy, and is filled with high stakes, forbidden love, and intense emotions. It is meant for adult audiences and should not be read prior to completing the first two books in the series, Dawn of Hope and Blade of Truth.
Lennox Holt’s world turned upside down when the only way to return home from Dawnlin slipped through her fingers. Lies, manipulations, violence; with every exposed secret, she became more aware of how much the person she thought she trusted was actually the one with the most nefarious intent of all. Since that moment, she formed new bonds, found new love, and uncovered truths that explained her past.
Now, trapped on the island that was meant to bring hope for the future instead of taking it away, Lennox, Weston, and the others must forge a new path forward to create a life like the one she always dreamed of. Grappling with guilt from the aftermath of her actions, she must find a way to accept that this may have always been the fate of everyone left behind.
But when lessons unexpectedly become real instead of hypothetical, Lennox is thrust into a situation that is much bigger than she imagined, and once again must determine who around her can be trusted.
While titles and responsibilities may be unnecessary on Dawnlin, Lennox will learn no one can ever truly be rid of them, especially the future queen. When everything she holds dear is on the line, Lennox must take fate into her own hands and make the ultimate choice between duty and love.
Reign of Light is the epic finale to the New Adult Fantasy Romance series, The Dawnlin Trilogy, and is filled with high stakes, forbidden love, and intense emotions. It is meant for adult audiences and should not be read prior to completing the first two books in the series, Dawn of Hope and Blade of Truth.
518 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 6, 2025
About the author
Amanda Briar
4 books46 followersAmanda Briar has been an avid reader of romance, both fantasy and contemporary, since middle school, and loves to watch a good rom-com or fantasy series. After starting a family and deciding her career wasn’t for her anymore, she took a chance to fulfill a lifelong dream to write books. As a self-proclaimed Disney Adult who grew up craving a happy ending, she now writes them herself. She currently lives in California with her family, and still loves reading, baking, movies, and going to Disneyland.
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December 6, 2025
You know that series that you read at the time when you needed it the most? That is the best way to describe this incredible trilogy for me.
I loved how every book built the characters and story so perfectly to complete such powerful full circle, intense, and emotional moments in this one. Probably one of the best story building from book one all the way to the very end. You can tell Amanda Briar puts so much thought and care into this world and I am so forever grateful to have picked this series up. Will miss this world but cannot wait to see what’s next for this incredible author.
Looking back I love how clear the message of never losing hope in the darkest of times in is seen throughout the series, but even further that you can’t be stagnant with that hope.
Will never stop recommending this series!! Especially to those who are looking for:
💚 Peter Pan retelling inspired trilogy
✨ HOPE is a main message and focal point
🌶️ spice rating increases throughout the series (author states this frequently) - with this being the most spicy and many explicit scenes throughout
⚔️ big pirate lovers
🫶🏻 found family & friends
📚 light world building and a great gateway for adult fantasy readers
I loved how every book built the characters and story so perfectly to complete such powerful full circle, intense, and emotional moments in this one. Probably one of the best story building from book one all the way to the very end. You can tell Amanda Briar puts so much thought and care into this world and I am so forever grateful to have picked this series up. Will miss this world but cannot wait to see what’s next for this incredible author.
Looking back I love how clear the message of never losing hope in the darkest of times in is seen throughout the series, but even further that you can’t be stagnant with that hope.
Will never stop recommending this series!! Especially to those who are looking for:
💚 Peter Pan retelling inspired trilogy
✨ HOPE is a main message and focal point
🌶️ spice rating increases throughout the series (author states this frequently) - with this being the most spicy and many explicit scenes throughout
⚔️ big pirate lovers
🫶🏻 found family & friends
📚 light world building and a great gateway for adult fantasy readers
May 24, 2026
Then I feel the need to mention this Trilogy Separately because OMG I stumbled upon it through Instagram from the Authors page and I took the leap and started it and when I saw I couldn’t put it down I couldn’t put it down. I devoured at 3 books within 5days, this trilogy is soooooooo underrated and needs so much more love. I plan on doing a separate post about it but this is a ♾️ star ⭐️ read for me! Basically a Peter Pan retelling but so much better.
The Dawnlin Trilogy by @authoramandabriar needs to be added to those TBR ASAP @banksidebibliophile can back me up on this lol.
The Dawnlin Trilogy by @authoramandabriar needs to be added to those TBR ASAP @banksidebibliophile can back me up on this lol.
November 9, 2025
Friends, lose yourself in this series. You won’t regret it. Amanda Briar created characters that you deeply root for and when it ended it felt like saying goodbye to friends.
This final book doesn’t end where you expect and I was pleasantly surprised by the twists and turns. The end brought me to tears and the acknowledgments had me feeling all the more. What a message we all need to be reminded of - believe in yourself and all that you are capable of ❤️ it’s never too late take a new path!
This final book doesn’t end where you expect and I was pleasantly surprised by the twists and turns. The end brought me to tears and the acknowledgments had me feeling all the more. What a message we all need to be reminded of - believe in yourself and all that you are capable of ❤️ it’s never too late take a new path!
May 22, 2026
Wonderful Reading
A very well thought out and written story. Loved all of the characters in the books. There are some plot twists at the end that you never see coming. Would like to read more about some of the others storylines in the future.
A very well thought out and written story. Loved all of the characters in the books. There are some plot twists at the end that you never see coming. Would like to read more about some of the others storylines in the future.
November 11, 2025
I’m so sad this series is over! What a journey!
If you are looking for your next fav series that gives you all the feels - pick this one!
If you are looking for your next fav series that gives you all the feels - pick this one!
January 6, 2026
Aw so sad to say bye to Dawnlin ❤️ Loved this series!
March 30, 2026
3 stars = liked it. Did not end the way I thought it would end.
November 27, 2025
A solid romantasy series with great plot, twist and turns, and gradual 🌶️
Beautifully aesthetic world building ✅
Character development ✅
Yummy MMC ✅
Plot twists that you don’t actually see coming ✅
The ending had me tearing up.
Beautifully aesthetic world building ✅
Character development ✅
Yummy MMC ✅
Plot twists that you don’t actually see coming ✅
The ending had me tearing up.
April 16, 2026
I don't usually change my original ratings (3 Stars), let alone feel the need to comment on why if I do, but for the life of me, I CANNOT get this book out of my head and therefore it deserves 4 stars.
I have no idea how to describe this book because it such a non-traditional, yet beautiful ending for a series, but it made me sob. Absolutely SOB. Multiple times.
This author wanted to write a book about hope and she did the damn thing. I hate it and am SO frustrated, but I respect the hell out of her for what she did with that ending. I had to put my phone down and walk away after staring at the wall while tears ran down my face for who knows how long only to pick it up again hours later just to re-read that ending.
I have no idea how to describe this book because it such a non-traditional, yet beautiful ending for a series, but it made me sob. Absolutely SOB. Multiple times.
This author wanted to write a book about hope and she did the damn thing. I hate it and am SO frustrated, but I respect the hell out of her for what she did with that ending. I had to put my phone down and walk away after staring at the wall while tears ran down my face for who knows how long only to pick it up again hours later just to re-read that ending.
January 25, 2026
love love love!
What a beautiful ending. This book encompasses what it means to unconditionally love someone! There were so many clues about where the story was going and I missed them all. Just beautiful! There is a beautiful bow that ties it all together in the end and I just wanted to give the series a big hug. This was a nod to found family and love and it made my heart happy to read it!
What a beautiful ending. This book encompasses what it means to unconditionally love someone! There were so many clues about where the story was going and I missed them all. Just beautiful! There is a beautiful bow that ties it all together in the end and I just wanted to give the series a big hug. This was a nod to found family and love and it made my heart happy to read it!
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