As the Shadow Rises by Katy Rose Pool As the Shadow Rises solidifies Katy Rose Pool's status as one of the best fantasy writers of the 21st century. The follow-up to There Will Come a Darkness does everything that a fantasy sequel should do: it raises the stakes, deepens the relationships, and continues to provide twists as the kingdoms come under the thrall of a doomsday cult that could bring about the end times. Out Sept. 1 Image Source: Amazon.com