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The Silver Reign: Book Two in the Fractured Lights Series

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An heir stolen. A heart broken. A princess trapped.
Poisoned, kidnapped, and torn from Aladria by the man she trusted, Elina is no longer within the safety of her sunlit borders. Instead, she is delivered straight into the hands of a sadistic tyrant—King Dagan.
Although she is without the support of her squad, Elina did not come to Dunmere unprepared. She came with a purpose and a to save her mother, no matter the cost. Yet she soon learns that Dagan should never be underestimated, and that his cruelty runs deeper than she ever imagined.
To survive, Elina must form a fragile alliance with Stone—the man who shattered both her trust and her heart. But working together demands a forgiveness she is not ready to give… one he is prepared to do anything to earn.
As they navigate the treacherous path between betrayal and devotion, darkness continues to rise—around them, beyond them, and within Elina herself. And to save both their kingdoms, they will need the strength of his love… and the full force of her wrath.

475 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication May 1, 2026

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Profile Image for Morgan Ruffner.
126 reviews518 followers
March 23, 2026
4.5 🌟 I MISS THEM ALREADY. I can’t believe I now have to wait even longer for book #3 💔 truly such an amazing sequel. So honored to have been given the opportunity to get an ARC of this book. Forever shouting from the rooftops about how underrated this series is!!!
6 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 5, 2026
After loving the first book in this series i didn't think it could surprise me even more. Once again i was gripped from the very beginning. i absolutely loved the unexpected twists and the more i got to learn about the characters. I cannot wait for my shelf trophie when it is finally released and for any possible further books in the series! thank you so much to the author for letting me be an ARC reader for this series
Profile Image for xaravis.
103 reviews4 followers
March 5, 2026
I had the absolute pleasure of reading an ARC of this book however… it means now I have to wait longer for the final book to be released 😭

The Silver Reign picks up where The Sol crown left off, we are straight into action, fast pace, not messing around! This instalment is much darker than the first one so I would suggest checking the trigger warnings.

I laughed, I cried and maybe cringed sometimes but the big reveal in the end got my jaw on the floor yet again. You think you know what’s coming, you think that the story is predictable only to be proven wrong yet again!

It’s hard to go into details without spoiling anything from Book 1 or 2 * so you have been warned *🙈

First of all I absolutely adore Deacon and Elina Relationship, we definitely need more page time of them two 😭

Also, I really appreciate the fact that we don’t see Elina forgiving Stone 5 chapters into the book. We watch him trying to rebuild the trust throughout the book and he has to work hard for it. Our girl is strong and she is not messing around, despite of her strong feelings towards him 🥺 I think the jealousy scenes from both of them were my favourites 😏 and I was giggling and kicking my feet all the time 🙈

We also get to meet new characters and they stole my heart really quickly, especially the twins or the old hag, Ethel 🤣 we also get some nasty ones that I ended up hating from page one.

Overall, absolutely fantastic continuation, I was worried, I’m not gonna lie, that is not going to live up to the first book but It absolutely did! It’s a really entertaining read, fast paced, full of twists and turns but really easy to follow. It definitely needs to be the next BookTok obsession! 🖤

My only critique again is the use of modern terms and some of the scenes felt a bit repetitive but I still had a good damn time reading it and wasn’t bored for a single page!

Thank you to the author for letting me read early 🥹
Profile Image for Gemma Spittle.
27 reviews3 followers
March 5, 2026
‘there’s something undeniably beautiful, yet also heart wrenching, in knowing the one who helped break you is the only one who can make you whole again’

Gosh, how I love this series. The Sol Crown was hands-down one of my top 5⭐️ reads of 2025 and I had high hopes for book 2… A.F. O’Meara has surpassed all of my expectations in The Silver Reign and then some. From the very first page, my emotions felt like I was on the spin cycle of a washing machine and I don’t think I’ll ever forget that ending!

Elina remains one of my steadfast favourite FMCs; fierce, protective and has a mouth that could rival a sailor’s. She endures so much heartbreak and suffering in book 2 yet still makes you laugh out loud at her quips, especially to Ethel. Stone remains flawed perfection wrapped up in an MMC. He cannot help making mistakes, but you can’t help but forgive him.

For me, the writing steps up a notch in The Silver Reign. Written in first person POV, the minutia of detail places you there with the characters and I often forgot I was reading a book and not physically there in Dunmere.

If you’re a fan of any of the big-gun romantasy authors, you need to give this series a go!

This book was an arc review copy but I’d pay a thousand times over to experience this tale. Thank you A.M.F O’Meara
Profile Image for Katie.
34 reviews
March 8, 2026
Hear me when I say 6 bloody (maybe literally 😍😂) stars!

I have never been more excited for an ARC copy and I honestly did not think this could be as good as The Sol Crown but MAN do I stand corrected!

I ate up EVERY. SINGLE. WORD.

Literally crying right now but equally as shocked at the ending (I had an inkling about a certain something and was half correct! Go me 😂)

Everyone and their mother NEEDS to read this, and if you loved book 1 as much as I did you will not ve disappointed.

Honestly I cannot express how good this was but here are a just two of my favourite quotes that should entice you to read this!!

“You are the sun, Elina,” he whispers. “And if you are the sun, then I must be the moon—lit only by you. Without you, I’m nothing but shadow.”

“I drop low, twist the left dagger in my grip, and ram it up hard between his legs. And although he has a dagger protruding from his chest, he still manages a choked squeal, high and pathetic, before the light drains from his eyes. The last thing he’ll ever feel is his own balls being skewered like raw meat. Just like anyone who puts a hand on a woman without permission should.”

Elina - the women you are 🤩🤩🤩

Tropes:
- found family
- touch her/him and 💀
- magical powers
- lovers to enemies to……(you’ll have to read and find out!)
- rival nations/kingdoms
- powerful AND badass FMC


Just read it already. I promise it’s 1000000 percent worth it.
Profile Image for Jenn.
109 reviews
March 14, 2026
*4.5 stars* Oh wow. So many thoughts. First off, a huge THANK YOU for the ARC I received to be able to read this! I have to say, in the beginning, maybe the first half of this one, Elina’s internal conflict on how to feel about Stone also had me conflicted. Like I could argue her to feel one way or another, so I really liked how that put me in a similar place as her. I also liked how we didn’t shy away from going to those dark places in the dungeons, it really added more depth to this story. And the way all the relationships develop throughout this story is so wonderful to see. The ending of this one really sucked (in like an emotional way) and was also intriguing (you’ll understand when you read it). I think I have ideas about what may come next, but now I know I’m going to have to wait so long before I can find out!😩 Really glad I’ve been able to dive into this world, it’s been a really fun reprieve from this one.
1 review
March 20, 2026
The Author never fails to keep your attention. She has perfectly timed plot twists with amazing attention to detail. This book is written beautifully. It even had me a little teary eyed. What an amazing second book to the series!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Erin Thorogood.
16 reviews
March 8, 2026
Thank you to A.F. O'Meara for the ARC of The Silver Reign

The Sol Crown was a 5 star (one of my top reads of 2025)
And as the second instalment in the fractured light series, this did not disappoint.

I don’t want to spoil anything from the first or second book, but as a continuation from the painful end of the first book you dive right back into the storyline with Elina and you feel and work through her emotions (heartache,betrayal, loneliness, grief) with her which I just loved.
She has quickly became one of my favourite FMC’s like all of the characters in this book she is just full of life and she’s not sorry about it. Strong, witty, sarcastic and she always stands up for herself and others

I wish we had more page time with some of the characters (like deacon etc) without Stone (even tho I love him dearly)

This book was written so beautifully with a really layered storyline where there are so many characters feelings involved even when you don’t get their POVs, everyone is woven in and has a part to play.

I’m ngl this book had me in a chokehold and I need the next one like rn 🫠 thank you so much again for this book 🫶🏻
Profile Image for Naomi Etherington.
54 reviews2 followers
March 22, 2026
Check trigger warnings before reading, as this one goes DARK 😳

Thank you for the opportunity to read The Silver Reign ARC, I was so excited to be accepted.
After finishing The Sol Crown, thoroughly enjoying everything about it including THAT ending, I cannot explain how buzzing I was to be accepted for the ARC for book 2.

Book one was a fun time, this one…? This one repeatedly threw me against the wall, waterboarded me and then threw me in the wood chipper. I even asked the author if she was ok, you know, mentally, to make the characters go through this!

The hard thing about writing this review is that I cannot say too much without spoiling it! Especially with the way things ended in The Sol Crown.

One thing I will say though is that Elina is that girl that more women should aspire to be, strong, street smart, loves her carbs and won’t forgive easily when f**kboys do her wrong. Make them work for it!

Just read it, unless you’re adverse to graphic torture and other triggers 😅
4 reviews
Review of advance copy
March 4, 2026
I was so excited to receive an arc copy of this book after reading (well devouring really) the first book in January and oh my this book did not disappoint.

This author has very quicky become a favourite of mine, her writing style is just a pinch of me. I loved everything about this book, the characters, the world building, the emotional damage and her plot twists?!

This book had me laughing, biting my nails with anxiety and screaming throughout it. I honestly cannot remember the last time I enjoyed a book so much.

I could talk about this book for hours (and my lucky partner will get to hear all about it) but if you are reading this review and enjoy enemies to lovers, found family, emotional damage and magic, do yourself a favour and read the first book already, trust me you will not be disappointed
Profile Image for Kristen Thompson.
70 reviews3 followers
March 5, 2026
This book was everything I wanted it to be and more!
Oh! The feeling this book pulled out of me from the very first page!!!!
I knew Elina was a badass but this book proved just how much of a baddie she is and I think I’m in love with her.

I love this book I love the characters and this story is so good!!

The way this man just absolutely adores everything about her is just perfect!
Profile Image for Amanda.
8 reviews
March 2, 2026
6⭐️ for me! I immediately want to reread book 1 and this one to make more notes! This is a story that will stick with me for the rest of my days, and I’m not mad about it. I’m so ready to see what is revealed in book 3! Thank you so much A.F. O’Meara for the absolute gift of letting me read this ARC!
9 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 21, 2026
Returning to the world of The Sol Crown, The Silver Reign by A.F. O'Meara feels less like a continuation and more like a descent. What begins as a familiar landscape quickly shifts into something heavier, more uncertain, and far less forgiving. The foundations laid in the first book are not just built upon here they are tested, strained, and in some cases, shattered. From the outset, there’s a quiet understanding that this story is no longer interested in comfort, but in consequence.

One of the most striking elements of The Silver Reign is how O’Meara evolves the idea of light and dark beyond a simple magical divide. While The Sol Crown introduces these forces in a more traditional sense, the sequel deepens them into something far more immersive and unsettling. This is not just a story that acknowledges darkness, it fully embraces it, plunging the reader into the harsh reality of life in Dunmere. The contrast shifts from something external to something deeply felt, woven into the atmosphere, the characters, and the choices they are forced to make. Light no longer guarantees safety, and darkness is not confined to a single form; instead, the lines between them blur, creating a constant sense of tension and unease. The result is a world that feels heavier, more oppressive, and far more real where survival comes at a cost, and the true struggle lies in navigating the fragile space between hope and despair.

What truly sets this sequel apart is its refusal to offer easy outcomes. The Silver Reign is not a story where everyone emerges unscathed, nor does it shy away from the brutal reality of what its world demands. Without delving into specifics, the narrative makes it clear that no character is entirely safe, and that actions carry weight that cannot always be undone. Moments of loss are handled with a starkness that feels both shocking and earned, reinforcing the sense that this is a world governed by consequence rather than convenience. It’s a bold choice, one that adds emotional depth, but also a lingering tension, as the reader is never quite allowed to settle into certainty.

And just when it feels as though you might be allowed a moment to catch your breath, O’Meara delivers one final, perfectly placed blow, an enormous cliff hanger that leaves the story hanging in a state of charged uncertainty. It’s the kind of ending that lingers equal parts thrilling and tormenting ensuring that long after the final page, you’re still turning possibilities over in your mind, already anticipating what comes next.

Ultimately, The Silver Reign is a darker, more mature evolution of the story that began in The Sol Crown. It trades the clearer lines of its predecessor for something more complex and morally uncertain, drawing the reader into a world where light and dark are constantly shifting, and survival often comes at a cost. It’s not always comfortable, and it doesn’t aim to be but that is precisely where its strength lies. This is a sequel that commits fully to its path, even when that path leads somewhere difficult, and in doing so, delivers a story that lingers long after the final page.
Profile Image for Alexandra Brown.
16 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 23, 2026
Holy moly… this book does not slow down for a second. 🫠🫠

It picks up right where The Sol Crown left off and immediately throws you back into the crazy chaos. From the very beginning it felt like a full on emotional roller coaster. There is so much happening, so many emotions, so many twists, so many high stakes moments, and it just keeps building the entire time. 🥵 What I loved most about this book is how much deeper everything went. You really get to know Elina and Stone on a whole new level. Their relationship is so much more layered and intense here. There is hurt, betrayal, tension, but also compassion, loyalty, and love trying to find its way through all of it. The emotional conflict between them felt so real and intense, especially with everything they have been through. It just pulls you in and does not let go.The romance in this one was incredible. It builds directly from where the first book left off, but with so much more depth and emotion. You can feel how torn they both are, and that push and pull made every interaction hit so much harder.There were also so many new elements introduced. New characters, new environments, and more worldbuilding that really expanded the story in such a good way. It felt bigger, darker, and more intense than the first book.And the pacing… there was not a single moment where I felt bored or like I was waiting for something to happen. It was constant movement, constant tension, and constant emotion.But that ending… holy smokes!!!! 🤯🤯 I was not ready for it at all and it left me completely on edge and craving MORE!!! I genuinely need another book because I have to know what happens next.Overall this was such a strong continuation of the series. Emotional, intense, dramatic, and so well done. I feel so invested in these characters and this world, and I am already counting down and praying for another book in this series. Such an honor to be a ARC reader!
Profile Image for Samantha Morgan.
74 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 9, 2026
I had the privilege to receive an ARC for this book but my review is entirely my own.

I knew after reading The Sol Crown I needed to immediately read The Silver Reign. And oh my goodness it did not disappoint!!! Now I will say it or more gruesome and violent than the first one so check your trigger warnings. There is a lot of killing and blood and abuse and torture so make sure you are ok with reading that before you start this book. The descriptions and writing of this is so well done. Elina is such a strong and powerful FMC and she is a baddie, then pair her with Stone and oh my gosh! They are perfect… what they go through for each other is incredible. At the beginning of this book you hate Stone for what he did but then you grow to love him again and the bond him and Elina have together. I have to know what happens and I need the next book immediately!! This book was even better than the first!
Profile Image for Cindy Crivellone.
151 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 14, 2026
First off, I’m hoping there’s another book coming cause I need some answers!!!!!! The characters are perfection! Elina is such a strong badass FMC and so caring for the people! I find myself wanting to know more about Sam and his back story! Stone is amazing! Enough said. Deacon and Junie and all the banter with everyone and don’t get me started with the twins! This book is all action, some good spice, very fast paced and the heartbreak through out! Like I sad, I need more! If you love your heart ripped to pieces, then slowly put back together, only to be ripped out again, this series is for you!!!!!

I highly recommend this book! Make sure you read the Sol Crown first or certain parts of this book won’t make a lot of sense!!!!

Love love love!
Profile Image for Sinead Coupland.
33 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 22, 2026
A.F O'Meara needs an award for her book endings 🖤

I DEVOURED THIS BOOK!

This story is beautiful, with soooo much action. It will keep you turning pages well into the early hours of the morning.

Please read responsibly - starting this book may result in you ignoring your responsibilities, laundry being forgotten, staying up too late because you need just "one more chapter", cackling out loud at sassy quips and startling your cat, and smirking along with Stone whilst you are sat along in your living room 😏

Stock up on snacks and hunker down with your biggest drinks cup and buckle up you're in for a rollercoaster with this book.
Profile Image for Sammy Crystal.
6 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 9, 2026
Omg well I thought The Sol Crown was good I was absolutely hooked to The Silver Reign i was reading any spare minute I got. The adventure is amazing, the characters are amazing as always. The ending I gasped and cried a little and all I want is more. The character building was great some new characters aswell which was nice to see. The way she writes makes it so easy for me to imagine the characters and the places and the adventures I can see it all in my head and I love that . If you want adventure, friendships, war, heartbreak ,and just a great story you have to read this series.
Profile Image for Grace Kinirons.
149 reviews3 followers
April 1, 2026
This book was perfect; thrilling from start to finish, world building that is easy to understand and follow but still impactful, devastating, gorgeous, exhilarating

It’s SUCH an underrated series and has not fallen victim to the book 2 curse at all, an absolute corker

I panic every time I’m in the last 5% of O’Meara’s writing and I WAS RIGHT TO because my god that ending girl

Infinity stars and also Elina is bloody hilarious
3 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 15, 2026
I was so pleased to have received an ARC of this book, thank you so much! I loved the previous installment, and I’m happy to say this one absolutely lived up to it. The second book can sometimes fall a little flat and become repetitive, but this one really held up for me.

One of my favourite parts was the grovelling from Stone. It was so satisfying that Elina didn’t forgive him within a few chapters. Even though she half expected the betrayal and understood his reasons, it was clear that despite her still loving him it doesn’t automatically make her trust him again. Watching him rebuild that trust over chapters felt so much more realistic and made their love feel less shallow. Spice levels were just as good as the first book for me, not so much that it took over the story but enough that you felt the passion they had for each other.

The pacing was good, with plenty of changing of scenery throughout the book and I really enjoyed the new side characters that were introduced. The ending was brilliant and ended with a big reveal, like the first book. I had a feeling there was still something she was hiding, even after the supposed ‘full truth’ came out, and it was revealed in such a spectacular way.

I did have a couple of small bugbears. The repeated mentions of Elina’s love of food, especially pasta, and the constant surprise from the men around her started to feel a bit repetitive and I rolled my eyes every time it came up. My other bugbear was that it felt like it went by too quickly! Another instalment soon please!!!!
2 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 11, 2026
I had a pleasure of reading this as ARC.

At first it seemed like nice and slow read but once I got into it I couldn’t stop reading.
The twists and turns were amazing keeping me looking for more.
Main character is absolutely amazing no matter what she never gives up and keeps going.

Now I can’t wait to buy actual book once it’s released.
Profile Image for Leah Taylor.
4 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 15, 2026
Wow…… just wow. I really enjoyed the first book in this series, and turns out this is a classic case of somehow…. The second one is even better. Once I started, I couldn’t put it down. Once again, a super fun read!!!
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