Robin LaFevers

Robin LaFevers builds historically grounded fantasy around political intrigue and protagonists trained to act inside dangerous courts. Igniting Darkness concludes the Courting Darkness duology and continues the larger world introduced in His Fair Assassin. The novel reunites Sybella and Genevieve as threats gather around the young French queen, forcing both women to weigh loyalty, secrecy, faith, and the cost of protecting a fragile crown. The American edition appeared from Houghton Mifflin Books for Children in 2020, while Andersen Press handled the British edition. LaFevers uses the late medieval setting for more than atmosphere: court alliances, noble authority, and religious institutions shape what the characters can risk and which allies merit confidence. Igniting Darkness brings separate strands from the preceding volume into a shared struggle, giving its two protagonists distinct responsibilities within the same crisis. As a conclusion for teen readers, it emphasizes strategy, moral choice, and hard-won cooperation rather than simple destiny.