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Opal City

Astrid Cole

A married couple’s honeymoon turns into a dangerous quest through a new city filled with monsters, secrets, and betrayal.

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Review Score: 99%

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Opal City follows Sage and Damian after they finally reach a hard-won happy ending and set out on their honeymoon. What begins as a much-needed escape into the Outskirts turns into a search for a legendary city and the truth behind the mysterious Lightbringer.

As they travel, they face new creatures, dangerous enemies, hidden alliances, and escalating conflict. The journey pushes them into repeated battles while also forcing them to confront personal wounds, insecurities, mistrust, and the strain their lives have put on their marriage.

The story expands the series world with a new city, new people, and deeper lore, while keeping the focus on the couple’s relationship and family. Their sons, old allies, and new figures all become part of a larger struggle over survival, loyalty, and who can actually be trusted.

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