A new kingdom. A new, sizzling curse. Prepare to meet the Sun Saint in Daughter of the Light, the next interconnected standalone in R.J. Valldeperas' romantasy series Daughters of Auquis!

In the sun-drenched land of Achiq, all of its denizens are forced to live underground to escape the light that drives them to madness. No one can withstand the curse of the sun, except for Iska.

As a conduit of light that can heal wounds and soothe souls, Iska is revered as a saint among mortals. Once a month, they are invited to the Sanctum to pay for the privilege of her touch. But Iska and the elders she serves have a secret; too much of her touch can kill, and after a guard saves her life during an attack on the Sanctum, she learns that there are many willing to die for it.

In exchange for saving Iska’s life, Liyam is given the life changing opportunity to become her personal guard. Despite his dislike of her and the elders, he accepts with the hope of moving his sister further up the levels of Achiq. But the more time he spends in Iska’s presence and near the surface, the harder it becomes to ignore his heart and the secrets hidden in plain sight.

Together, they will be forced to peer into the shadows of power and uncover the cure for a curse fueled by the greed of gods and men…or die trying

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.



Praise for this book

Praise for Daughter of the Dark:

“This stunning new romantasy is about to be your new obsession.” —Cosmopolitan



"Lovers of dark romantasy, prepare to lose sleep over Daughter of the Dark by R.J. Valldeperas. This one's got everything we crave: a vividly imagined world with fascinating lore, a high-stakes plot with twists that left me breathless, and the sizzling, earned chemistry of a TRUE enemies-to-lovers slow burn. Plus a relatable heroine who's messy, real, and impossible not to root for. I said "just one more chapter" way too often. You will, too." —Kris K. Haines, author of The Memory Puller series

“In her adult debut, Valldeperas launches the “Daughters of Auquis” series and brings to life this gripping dark romantasy, set in a South America–inspired world.” —Library Journal




About the AuthorRaquel Valldeperas, writing as R.J. Valldeperas, is a Peruvian/Venezuelan writer and a powerhouse creative based in South Florida, where she lives with her husband and five children. With a background in education, photography, and content creation, Raquel is a natural storyteller and self-promotion dynamo. Her debut young adult novel Their Will Undone (Harper Collins) published June 2026, and her adult debut Daughter of the Dark (Bramble) published September 2026.
Title: Daughter of the Light
Author(s): R.J. Valldeperas
Series: Daughters of Auquis
Volume: 2
ISBN: 9781250428011
Copyright 2027
Release Date: August 17, 2027
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: None available | Learn More about our supported formats
Dragonmount is a proud provider of DRM-free eBooks. By purchasing any eBook from our store, you are not only helping support our website, but you are helping small businesses thrive in a market traditionally dominated by large companies. Learn more in our eBook FAQ.