By The Light of a Darkened Forest: Clear Print Edition

by J.W. Goodwin

Evelyn's camping trip takes a surprising turn when she gets caught in the woods during a wicked snowstorm. After a handsome stranger comes to her aid, Evelyn is quick to follow his lead. Soon, she realizes something unusual about the strange man. After he leads Evelyn into a world of everlasting winter, a chain of events is set in motion, forever changing her life. What she doesn't realize is that the greatest discovery of all lies within herself something that has been slumbering inside her all along. This is the clear print edition of By The Light of a Darkened Forest, with a 14pt font size for easier reading.

396 pages, Paperback

Published December 21, 2021

Reviews

[Neil]

J.W. Goodwin’s ‘By the Light of a Darkened Forest’ was difficult to put down once I started reading. The story has a good mix of fantasy, adventure and romance that certainly added depth to the struggles of the main characters. The author included a time-travel element that was nicely woven in and added some bittersweet moments that will have readers hoping for sequels. The opening journey through the forest was the most exciting for me; it’s an element that I truly enjoy in fantasy and adventure novels, away from cities and into the Wild. As this is more of a young adult read, it did lack the depth of battle I prefer in fantasy that includes combat scenes. But that said, I think most readers will find the author added a worthy tale to the fantasy genre. Looking forward to future books from this author.

[Maya Reynolds]

By the Light of a Darkened Forest was such a cozy, curious little surprise. From the moment Evelyn got caught in that snowstorm, I was hooked. The atmosphere is incredibly vivid you can almost feel the cold settling into your bones and hear the wind through the trees.
The mysterious stranger she meets adds this perfect hint of danger and wonder. I loved how the story slowly reveals that things aren’t quite what they seem, and the transition into the world of eternal winter felt both enchanting and eerie.
What I didn’t expect was the emotional layer beneath the adventure. Evelyn’s journey of self discovery feels earned and real, and by the end, you understand that the magic isn’t just in the forest it’s in her.
It’s the kind of audiobook that pulls you in for the atmosphere but keeps you there because you genuinely care about the character finding herself. Perfect for anyone who loves a bit of fantasy, a bit of mystery, and a whole lot of winter magic.