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The Phantom Noctis #2
The Ember Luminis
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Expected 13 Feb 26
“You and I weren’t born into the luxury of a peaceful world, but I’ll be damned if we don’t create one. Or we’ll die trying, and that will have to be enough.”
Kaius Styx, Prince of the Drevarian Vampires, and Lyssara Rowen, his hired vigilante assassin, have found themselves in a world-altering predicament after an attempt to overthrow the Order of Nymesia. Their mission set off a chain-reaction, landing them, their friends and their family in an even more precarious position than before.
The Drakaina are officially missing, the Vampires are working to forge a shaky alliance with the Fae rebels in Amata, and a secret objective from the Nymesian Army threatens to derail their already treacherous plans. Lyssara and Kaius must decide which item on their growing list of problems to tackle first, all while dealing with decades of trauma and nurturing their budding relationship.
The Ember Luminis follows the ambitious duo on a perilous quest guided by Drevarian legends and myths. They venture into the depths of an enchanted jungle, cross rivers powered by insidious magic, and fight their way through bloody battles of wit and politics. Met with danger at every turn, Lyssara, Kaius, and their closest friends are forced to make impossible decisions in a desperate bid to protect the safety of their people and the future of their world.
Kaius Styx, Prince of the Drevarian Vampires, and Lyssara Rowen, his hired vigilante assassin, have found themselves in a world-altering predicament after an attempt to overthrow the Order of Nymesia. Their mission set off a chain-reaction, landing them, their friends and their family in an even more precarious position than before.
The Drakaina are officially missing, the Vampires are working to forge a shaky alliance with the Fae rebels in Amata, and a secret objective from the Nymesian Army threatens to derail their already treacherous plans. Lyssara and Kaius must decide which item on their growing list of problems to tackle first, all while dealing with decades of trauma and nurturing their budding relationship.
The Ember Luminis follows the ambitious duo on a perilous quest guided by Drevarian legends and myths. They venture into the depths of an enchanted jungle, cross rivers powered by insidious magic, and fight their way through bloody battles of wit and politics. Met with danger at every turn, Lyssara, Kaius, and their closest friends are forced to make impossible decisions in a desperate bid to protect the safety of their people and the future of their world.
374 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication February 13, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC REVIEW - Thank you Dahlia for allowing me to read your baby early!
I could put this book down (it got me through so many night feeds!) I loved it even more than the first.
it has perfect pacing, the strengthening and building of our found family (who I literally love) and a real sense of adventure.
Kaius is even more of a simp and I'm here for it!
I can't wait for our team to kick ass in book 3!!!
I could put this book down (it got me through so many night feeds!) I loved it even more than the first.
it has perfect pacing, the strengthening and building of our found family (who I literally love) and a real sense of adventure.
Kaius is even more of a simp and I'm here for it!
I can't wait for our team to kick ass in book 3!!!
December 15, 2025
Thank you Dahlia so much for an ARC of this 🖤 I loved phantom noctis and this did not disappoint.
I loved getting more of the found family, bromance aspect! It was such an unexpected friendship but I loved these guys so much. Lyssara and kaius 🥹🥹 my babies!! Their love is just so cute! Taking care of each other. Also so many things I didn’t see coming and emotions I didn’t think I’d experience
I’m dying for the last book in the series
I loved getting more of the found family, bromance aspect! It was such an unexpected friendship but I loved these guys so much. Lyssara and kaius 🥹🥹 my babies!! Their love is just so cute! Taking care of each other. Also so many things I didn’t see coming and emotions I didn’t think I’d experience
I’m dying for the last book in the series
Review of advance copy received from Author
book two had a little bit of a time jump but immediately picked up the action.
we have some complications, and unexpected twists.
it is ended on a cliff hangerish.
i love the development in the love story, and the bromances that are blooming as well. there was some awkwardness (mostly second hand embarrassment) but i was lowkey laughing my ass off.
there was some action this book but not as much as the first book. there is tension, and grief as well. and it was therapeutic in a way for me, dealing with grief with these characters.
we spend most of the time reading, traveling and trying to figure out a plan of action. the “filler” was really nice and well paced. it gave more insight into their relationship and emphasized the importance to the peace we have at the moment.
i rated it a 5 stars because i loved it. it was really enjoyable, the spicy scenes were extra spicy. and the characters are relatable. i’m loving the FMC’s personal development. she is still dealing with her anxiety, but leaning into her relationships is helping her. especially the MMC because he’s learning her tells and knows her better then she knows herself sometimes.
honestly this is a perfect easy read. if you’re new to fantasy this is the series to read.
i cannot wait for the third book to find out how this story ends!!! i’m also really nervous, read the book to find out why 😭😭
we have some complications, and unexpected twists.
it is ended on a cliff hangerish.
i love the development in the love story, and the bromances that are blooming as well. there was some awkwardness (mostly second hand embarrassment) but i was lowkey laughing my ass off.
there was some action this book but not as much as the first book. there is tension, and grief as well. and it was therapeutic in a way for me, dealing with grief with these characters.
we spend most of the time reading, traveling and trying to figure out a plan of action. the “filler” was really nice and well paced. it gave more insight into their relationship and emphasized the importance to the peace we have at the moment.
i rated it a 5 stars because i loved it. it was really enjoyable, the spicy scenes were extra spicy. and the characters are relatable. i’m loving the FMC’s personal development. she is still dealing with her anxiety, but leaning into her relationships is helping her. especially the MMC because he’s learning her tells and knows her better then she knows herself sometimes.
honestly this is a perfect easy read. if you’re new to fantasy this is the series to read.
i cannot wait for the third book to find out how this story ends!!! i’m also really nervous, read the book to find out why 😭😭
January 19, 2026
First, thank you Dahlia Jade for an advanced copy of this e-book! All thoughts/opinions are my own.
Whewwwww, what a follow up to book one! This book had so much adventure and the spice was kicked up a notch. I am a slut for character development and we really see our MCs to just that. The FMC, Lyssara, remains relatable and she continues on her trauma healing journey. Kaius, the MMC, remains a simp and does a great job being a voice of reason for Lyssara.
Now, side characters? WE GET FED Y’ALL. We learn so much more about Perseus (Dahlia if you kill him, I will send you the bill to my attorney), as well as Nike’s love Initia, and are introduced to a new friend, Ash. The bromance between Perseus and Kaius blossoms beautifully and it was one of my favorite parts of the book.
We are taken on quite the adventure in this one, which I’ll avoid talking too much about to avoid spoilers, but it was equal parts fun, exhausting (in a good way), and allowed us to see the characters in a new light. But don’t worry: where there’s Dahlia, there’s emotional whiplash. Also, Dahlia makes you see a movie in your head and I always appreciate when an author can do that.
I’m looking forward to seeing how this world expands in book three!
Whewwwww, what a follow up to book one! This book had so much adventure and the spice was kicked up a notch. I am a slut for character development and we really see our MCs to just that. The FMC, Lyssara, remains relatable and she continues on her trauma healing journey. Kaius, the MMC, remains a simp and does a great job being a voice of reason for Lyssara.
Now, side characters? WE GET FED Y’ALL. We learn so much more about Perseus (Dahlia if you kill him, I will send you the bill to my attorney), as well as Nike’s love Initia, and are introduced to a new friend, Ash. The bromance between Perseus and Kaius blossoms beautifully and it was one of my favorite parts of the book.
We are taken on quite the adventure in this one, which I’ll avoid talking too much about to avoid spoilers, but it was equal parts fun, exhausting (in a good way), and allowed us to see the characters in a new light. But don’t worry: where there’s Dahlia, there’s emotional whiplash. Also, Dahlia makes you see a movie in your head and I always appreciate when an author can do that.
I’m looking forward to seeing how this world expands in book three!
January 23, 2026
🩸 I received an ARC of this ebook from the author 🩸
This follow-up to The Phantom Noctis has the same easily bingeable quality as the first. It's the perfect gateway series for anyone trying out romantasy, or taking a break between thick tomes.
I started the book last night and barely even looked up before I was almost halfway through. The pacing is consistent, like a rolling boil.
We do get to see Lyssara and Kaius have a few moments of peace and leisure together, in the midst of the brewing conflict with the Nymesian elite. Honestly, it was sweet and very *needed* for anyone currently living through whatever the F this is in the real world.
There's a good mix of adventure, spice, blood, and a satisfying demise for someone who really deserves it. 👀
I'm both excited for and scared of how much is going to happen--and probably go sideways--in the third and final book. It's going to be a wild ride, and I'm buckled in for it.
This follow-up to The Phantom Noctis has the same easily bingeable quality as the first. It's the perfect gateway series for anyone trying out romantasy, or taking a break between thick tomes.
I started the book last night and barely even looked up before I was almost halfway through. The pacing is consistent, like a rolling boil.
We do get to see Lyssara and Kaius have a few moments of peace and leisure together, in the midst of the brewing conflict with the Nymesian elite. Honestly, it was sweet and very *needed* for anyone currently living through whatever the F this is in the real world.
There's a good mix of adventure, spice, blood, and a satisfying demise for someone who really deserves it. 👀
I'm both excited for and scared of how much is going to happen--and probably go sideways--in the third and final book. It's going to be a wild ride, and I'm buckled in for it.
December 13, 2025
I absolutely loved The Ember Luminis!! It was the perfect pace for book two in a trilogy. The adventure starts right from the very beginning, and we’re introduced to new characters that I instantly connected with and felt protective over😪
We got unexpected bromances and hot, protective, silver-haired, sentinel moments. (not me exposing my fav)😭 but the found family truly starts forming in book and it had me laughing, crying and saying alot of “you know what hell yeah!”
The reunion was pure perfection, and it delivered my new all time favorite feeding scene. The prose and the world building is also beautifully done but fair warning, it was deeply traumatic at times. There are revelations that make you want to rage and cry for these characters!
I’m completely terrified for the final book, but I’m more than ready for it!
We got unexpected bromances and hot, protective, silver-haired, sentinel moments. (not me exposing my fav)😭 but the found family truly starts forming in book and it had me laughing, crying and saying alot of “you know what hell yeah!”
The reunion was pure perfection, and it delivered my new all time favorite feeding scene. The prose and the world building is also beautifully done but fair warning, it was deeply traumatic at times. There are revelations that make you want to rage and cry for these characters!
I’m completely terrified for the final book, but I’m more than ready for it!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to the wonderful author Dahlia Jade for this ARC.
There is never a dull moment in this story. Book two beautifully highlights the characters more and we get to see how they all relate to one another. Lyssara is still the most relatable fmc I've ever read and Kaius is even more dreamy. I can't wait for the conclusion in book three!
There is never a dull moment in this story. Book two beautifully highlights the characters more and we get to see how they all relate to one another. Lyssara is still the most relatable fmc I've ever read and Kaius is even more dreamy. I can't wait for the conclusion in book three!
Review of advance copy
DO YOU LIKE ADVENTURE? Found family? Sexy time with a fae and vampire? ADVENTURE? This book is for you. I honestly believe I loved this book more than the first! I’m excited to continue on
Review of advance copy received from Author
I HAVE NO WORDS!! The adventure, the spice, the stakes, the plot twists?! Oh my heart hurt with this book, and I cannot wait for book 3!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was such a good read to get lost in. The storyline flowed so nicely, there was no feeling of needing to push through to finish it. I devoured this book in a day.
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