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The thrilling, New York Times-bestselling sequel to The Kiss of DeceptionHeld captive in the barbarian kingdom of Venda, Lia and Rafe have little chance of escape. Desperate to save her life, Lia's erstwhile assassin, Kaden, has told the Vendan Komizar that she has the gift, and the Komizar's interest in Lia is greater than anyone could have foreseen.Meanwhile, nothing is straightforward: There's Rafe, who lied to Lia but has sacrificed his freedom to protect her; Kaden, who meant to assassinate her but has now saved her life; and the Vendans, whom Lia always believed to be barbarians. Now that she lives among them, however, she realizes that may be far from the truth. Wrestling with her upbringing, her gift, and her sense of self, Lia must make powerful choices that will affect her country . . . and her own destiny. The Heart of Betrayal by Mary E. Pearson drives up the stakes and the romance, and will leave readers desperate to read book three in the Remnant Chronicles, The Beauty of Darkness."It's rare that the second book in a series is as good -- or perhaps better -- than the first, but that's the case here." -- BOOKLIST , starred review, for The Heart of Betrayal"A heart-pounding sequel that fantasy fans will appreciate." -- School Library Journal for The Heart of Betrayal"Fantastical." -- USA Today for The Kiss of Deception"A sumptuous fantasy." -- Chicago Tribune for The Kiss of Deception"In The Kiss of Deception, a new realm is masterfully created, featuring court intrigue, feuding nations, breathtaking landscapes, and the gift of sight. Fans of the Game of Thrones series will enjoy the magic and fantasy in this timeless dystopian world." -- VOYA for The Kiss of Deception"Pearson (the Jenna Fox Chronicles) is off to an extraordinary start with her fantasy series, the Remnant Chronicles, creating an alluring world and romance that's ideal for fans of Kristin Cashore and Megan Whalen Turner." -- Publishers Weekly for The Kiss of Deception --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
About the Author
Mary E. Pearson is the International and NYT bestselling and award-winning author the Remnant Chronicles trilogy, the Dance of Thieves duology, The Jenna Fox Chronicles trilogy, and several other books for young adults. Her numerous awards and honors include the Golden Kite for fiction, ALA Best Books, NYPL Best Books, IRA Choice Books, YALSA Teens Top Ten, Arkansas and South Carolina Young Adult Book Awards, and Andre Norton Award Finalist. Her books have been translated into over thirty languages world-wide.Mary is a native Southern Californian and received her BFA from Long Beach State University and her teaching credential from San Diego State University. She writes from her home in Carlsbad - usually out in her garden - and when she's not writing, she enjoys cooking for friends and family, and traveling with her husband because people and places inspire her.As a child she loved living in fantasy worlds and now she loves writing about them. She believes in magic, because, as one of her characters once whispered to her, "What is magic, but what we don't yet understand? "Visit Mary on Instagram @maryepearson for book news and updates.
