The Demon and the Light

The Floating World, Book 2

By: Axie Oh

Narrated by: Eden Jun

Final Fantasy meets Shadow and Bone in The Demon and the Light, the hotly anticipated follow-up to Axie Oh's The Floating World.

The battle is over, but the war is just beginning. . .

With the help of her friends and allies, Ren managed to topple the General's insurrection, but the Floating World and its territories are still under threat of attack from the rival Volmaran Empire. And far worse, she was powerless to save Sunho from being overcome by the monstrous power in his blood. Now he's gone, transformed into a feral, deadly creature that doesn't even recognize her anymore, and her heart aches for the sweet boy she's grown to love.

But the escalating war will not pause for her grief. Seen by some as a heavenly savior and others merely a figurehead to be manipulated, Ren must use all her courage and cunning to survive the royal court's game long enough to find Sunho and bring him home before he loses himself to the Demon forever.

©2025 Axie Oh (P)2025 Hodder and Stoughton, Limited

Enchanting to read

I loved the way the story was told. it brought back stories that I grew up with as a child. Axie Oh always does an amazing job taking our cultural stories and bringing them to life in a new point of view while weaving the original tales and keeping the life lessons from the original tales

Heartfelt and diverse.

It would be great if this series became a graphic adaptation on Netflix. The imagery is beautiful, as are the characters and their storylines; all underlying the diverse paths one’s choices can take them.

Delightful

This kept me entertained throughout and felt uplifting. Good series. Thoughtful and encouraging to see the trust, love, and loyalty illustrated amidst adversity