Beyond The Darkness (The Darkness Trilogy Book 1) by: Kenzie Compton SIGNED

Orissia, the last kingdom untouched by the plague that consumed the continent, has become a fortress. Its towering walls were meant to keep the monstrous hounds, creatures both clawed and winged, at bay. Born from darkness after the cure, the hounds ravaged what little remained of the world. But the walls guard more than just flesh and blood… they guard secrets.

Aerilyn knows survival. Hardened by the streets and the loss of everything she once loved, she trusts only her blade. But when she’s cast beyond the wall, exiled to a fate no one returns from, death isn’t what greets her. In the wilds, she finds forbidden truths, unlikely allies, and a pull stronger than fear: the question of why the walls were built in the first place.

Everett, royal heir by birth but forgotten by favor, is chosen for a doomed mission beyond the gates. He is tasked with finding the fabled Sword of Aleksi, an artifact whispered to command the hounds themselves. It’s a fool’s quest… but a chance to matter. Even if it costs him everything.

At the edge of the world, they realize that the greatest threat may not be the beasts outside… but the truth waiting within.

✨ Meena’s Reading Note:

Read this when you want dark fantasy that mixes survival, secrets, and forbidden truths. Aerilyn, hardened by loss and exile, must face the deadly wilds beyond the walls and the monstrous hounds that stalk them. Alongside Everett, a forgotten heir with everything to prove, she uncovers lies buried deeper than any plague and discovers that the real danger may not be outside the gates—but within. Perfect for fans of gritty quests, unlikely allies, and the thrill of uncovering hidden truths.