The Brightness Between Us By Eliot Schrefer

In The Light Within, the thrilling sequel to The Darkness Outside Us, New York Times bestselling author Eliot Schrefer weaves a breathtaking tale that spans millennia and explores the depths of love and sacrifice across the galaxy. Seventeen years after the Coordinated Endeavor crash-landed on the distant exoplanet Minerva, Ambrose Cusk and Kodiak Celius have built a life together as devoted parents to their teenage children, Owl and Yarrow. Despite the dangers of their harsh environment, the family's bond keeps them strong—until an internal threat jeopardizes their survival.

Meanwhile, over thirty thousand years earlier on Earth, Ambrose awakens to a shocking betrayal by his mother, revealing that his mission to save his sister was merely a façade. Plunged into despair, he soon learns that another spacefarer is enduring a similar betrayal. Faced with a world at war, Ambrose must choose whether to risk everything to reach this stranger.

As time and space divide them, the lives of the young family on Minerva and the two stranded spacefarers become intricately connected. They embark on a race against time to uncover the unexpected ties that bind them, leading to revelations that could save not just their lives, but the fate of humanity itself. The Light Within is a poignant exploration of love, loyalty, and the enduring human spirit, challenging the boundaries of time and space to reveal the power of connection. 📚❤️