To Light a Candle

To Light a Candle

Infobox_Book |
name = To Light a Candle


image_caption =
author = Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory
cover_artist = Todd Lockwood
country = United States
language = English
series = Obsidian Trilogy
genre = Fantasy novel
publisher = Tor Books
release_date = 2004
media_type = Print (Hardcover and Paperback)
pages = 856 pp (paperback edition) & 656 pp (hardback edition)
isbn = ISBN 0-7653-4142-5 (paperback edition)
preceded_by = The Outstretched Shadow
followed_by = When Darkness Falls

"To Light a Candle" is the 2004 second fantasy novel of Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory's "Obsidian Trilogy".

Plot summary

The struggle Continues against the Demons and introduces new heroes and enemies along the way. As the Demons work to take control of the human city, Idalia pledges her love to Jermayan, and Kellen takes a seat among the elven war councils. Jarmayan forms a bond with a black dragon, Ancaladar, and becomes the first elven mage in a thousand years. After fighting what seems to be a down hill battle, the story ends with the discovery of the ultimate weapon against the endarkened; wild and high magic together.

Literary significance & criticism

"Lackey and Mallory combine their talents for storytelling and world-crafting into a panoramic effort. Filled with magic, dragons, elves, and other mythical creatures, this belongs in most fantasy collections."- Library Journal

Awards and nominations

-New York Times Bestseller-Best science fiction, fantasy, or horror, VOYA


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