First Light: A Romantic Portal Fantasy of Magic and Parallel Worlds (Shadowlands Book 1)

Name: First Light: A Romantic Portal Fantasy of Magic and Parallel Worlds (Shadowlands Book 1)
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (1975 reviews)
Author: Elizabeth Hunter

by Elizabeth Hunter

Fantasy Romantasy

4.6 (1,975)

4.6 stars from 1,975 reviews. Top 80% of Fantasy books we track.

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Last checked: May 1, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love portal fantasies with real emotional stakes and want the twin-brother tension to matter as much as the worldbuilding.
You're drawn to Celtic mythology and want magic systems that feel rooted in something older and stranger than standard fantasy fare.
You're after a romance that's woven into the plot rather than tacked on, with genuine chemistry that makes you question who the right choice actually is.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer standalone novels because you're not ready to commit to a series, even one with this many five-star reviews.
You want your portal fantasy free of love triangles, full stop.
You like your fantasy worlds explained upfront rather than unfolded through discovery and mystery.

About this book

When mythology professor Carys Morgan's boyfriend vanishes, she refuses to accept that he simply left. Her investigation leads her to Scotland, where she encounters Duncan, Lachlan's identical twin, who possesses knowledge he refuses to reveal. Lachlan has crossed into the Shadowlands, a parallel realm rooted in Celtic mythology accessible through a hidden portal. In this world, every person has a doppelgänger and creatures from myth and legend exist. Humans are not meant to possess magic, yet Carys discovers she can speak to dragons—a rare ability that makes her a mystery and entangles her in a world of ancient magic, political intrigue, and dangerous secrets. Torn between two identical men from opposite worlds, Carys must determine who to trust before the Shadowlands claim her life. First Light is the first book in a romantic portal fantasy series featuring dragon bonds and Celtic folklore.

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Currently around #25K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 92% recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 1,975 reviews

Gaining approximately 110 new reviews per month. Reader interest is accelerating. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.8 to 4.6.

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