The Depth of Darkness by Alisse Lee Goldenberg Receives BREW Reader's Choice Award

Canada, 9th Jul 2026, Grand Newswire -
 

The Chrysalis BREW Project has named The Depth of Darkness by Alisse Lee Goldenberg a recipient of the BREW Reader’s Choice Award following its BREW review rating of 4.67 out of 5 stars.

The award recognizes books that receive a rating of at least 4.0 out of 5 stars in a BREW review.

The Depth of Darkness is the fourth book in The Children of Colonodona series and concludes the storylines established in both that series and the Sitnalta series. The novel follows Queen Sitnalta and her family as they confront the consequences of grief, loss, and past choices while facing a threat that emerges within the Kingdom of Colonodona.

In its book review, The Chrysalis BREW Project described the novel as "a fitting ending to the series" and noted that it is "full of action, romance, magic, heartache, and drama."

The review also observed that "The characters are made to question their choices and wishes at every turn," highlighting the novel’s exploration of consequences, family relationships, and personal responsibility.

The reviewer noted the impact of the character portrayals, writing that "Alisse Lee Goldenberg is a master storyteller" and commenting on the depiction of grief, loyalty, and relationships throughout the narrative.

The review further stated that "Sitnalta’s and Navor’s love story is epic," recognizing the role of enduring relationships within the novel’s broader storyline.

The BREW Reader's Choice Award is presented to books that achieve a qualifying score through the BREW review process. The recognition reflects the assessment published by The Chrysalis BREW Project and its reviewers.

About the Book

The Depth of Darkness is a fantasy novel by Alisse Lee Goldenberg and the fourth installment of The Children of Colonodona series. Set in the Kingdom of Colonodona, the story follows Queen Sitnalta, Princess Audrina, Prince Lucas, and their allies as they confront a series of events connected to grief, family, responsibility, and magic. The book will be released in 2026 through major retailers including Amazon. 

About the Author

Alisse Lee Goldenberg is a Canadian author, screenwriter, and playwright. Her work includes children’s literature, fantasy, horror, and young adult fiction. She is the creator of The Sitnalta Series, The Children of Colonodona, and The Dybbuk Scrolls, and co-creator of The Bath Salts Journals with An Tran. She lives in Toronto with her family.