The Heart of Betrayal: The Remnant Chronicles, Book Two (The Remnant Chronicles, 2)

The thrilling, New York Timesûbestselling sequel to The Kiss of Deception Held 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: ThereÆs 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. ôItÆs rare that the second book in a series is as goodùor perhaps betterùthan the first, but thatÆs the case here.ö ùBooklist, starred review, for The Heart of Betrayal ôA heart-pounding sequel that fantasy fans will appreciate.ö ùSchool Library Journal for The Heart of Betrayal ôFantastical.ö ùUSA Today for The Kiss of Deception ôA sumptuous fantasy.ö ùChicago Tribune for The Kiss of Deception ôIn 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.ö ùVOYA 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." ùPublishers Weekly for The Kiss of Deception

• | Author: Mary E. Pearson
• | Publisher: Square Fish
• | Publication Date: Aug 02, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 496 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Young Adult Fiction
• | ISBN-10: 1250080029
• | ISBN-13: 9781250080028