The Heart of Betrayal: The Remnant Chronicles: Book Two [Paperback]

The thrilling,New York Timesbestselling 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: Theres 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 Betrayalby 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.

Its rare that the second book in a series is as goodor perhaps betterthan the first, but thats the case here. Booklist, starred review, forThe Heart of Betrayal

A heart-pounding sequelthat fantasy fans will appreciate. School Library JournalforThe Heart of Betrayal

Fantastical. USA TodayforThe Kiss of Deception

A sumptuous fantasy. Chicago TribuneforThe Kiss of Deception

InThe Kiss of Deception, a new realm ismasterfully created, featuring court intrigue, feuding nations, breathtaking landscapes, and the gift of sight. Fans of theGame of Thronesseries will enjoy the magic and fantasy in this timeless dystopian world. VOYAforThe Kiss of Deception

Pearson (the Jenna Fox Chronicles) is off to an extraordinary start with her fantasy series, the Remnantló,