About this book
Lyra Selene returns to the incandescent magic of Amber & Dusk in a second installment about the corrosions of even the most dazzling dreams, and the strength of hope amidst darkness. Mirage, triumphant in her coup of the Amber Empire, returns to the palais prepared to take her place as empress. With the support of her friends and a tentative, blossoming romance with Sunder, Mirage is on the cusp of taking hold of everything she has ever wanted.However, her place in the sun is not as sure as she expected, nor is it quite as bright as she imagined.When the Empress Severine's body was recovered from the battle, Mirage discovered she was not dead after all. Rather, Severine is in a coma, her every breath a threat to Mirage's newfound power. Worse, a distant cousin, Gavin d'Ars, appears at court with the challenge of his blood claim. As Mirage uncovers more secrets from her family's past, she proposes a series of ancient, grueling trials to determine the most deserving heir. But in Mirage's fight to defend her vision for the empire, she begins to splinter all of her alliances. Will the battle for control leave anyone untainted?
Censorship history
In 2025, "Amber & Dusk" by Lyra Selene was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States, primarily due to concerns over its themes and content, categorized under "Other." Specific instances of challenges arose during school board meetings, where parents and community members voiced objections, leading to formal complaints that prompted the bans. The outcomes varied by district, with some schools upholding the bans while others initiated reviews that resulted in reinstatement of the book after community discussions.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | LGBTQ+Political |