The Dark is Descending by Chloe C. Peñaranda

Shattered by betrayal, the Star Maiden Astraea is forced into a desperate race to undo the curse that has trapped her lover, Nyte. With time slipping away, she must choose an unthinkable alliance. She has to chose between either embracing the pull of darkness or trusting an enemy whose motives may be just as dangerous.

As daylight fades and the realm teeters on the edge of collapse, Astraea and her allies go on separate but journeys to recover the fragments of the Maiden’s shattered key. The key is the only force capable of destroying the gods who seek dominion over the mortal world.

Dragons rise, loyalties fracture, and ancient bloodlines are tested. Gods clash, families are torn apart, and the fate of existence itself hangs in the balance. When the bonds that once united them become weapons of destruction, two lovers bound by the stars must decide whether to submit to destiny or make the ultimate sacrifice to defy it.

Age Recommendation: Adult (18+)
This book is an adult novel with themes more appropriate for mature readers.