The thrilling New York Times-bestselling 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: 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
