
The Beauty of Darkness is the epic conclusion to the popular trilogy 'The Remnant Chronicles' by Mary E. Pearson. The book follows Princess Lia and Rafe as they escape Venda and embark on a journey filled with unknown dangers. As war looms on the horizon, Lia must assume her role as First Daughter, leading to conflicts with her love, Rafe, and suspicions about Kaden. The story is richly entwined between multiple main characters' points of view, showcasing their strong character arcs and individual growth throughout the series.
Lia's development as the main protagonist is outstanding, with readers praising her fierce, relentless, and warrior-like character. The narrative is described as a perfect blend of adversity, angst, battles, and romance, drawing readers in with its richly immersive world and storytelling. Despite some criticisms of rushed plot elements, the book is seen as a satisfying end to a series that should not be read as a standalone, but rather as a culmination of the characters' journeys and the intricate plot woven throughout the trilogy.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings for The Beauty of Darkness include mentions of child abuse, death, war, and themes of betrayal and sacrifice, which may be distressing to some readers.
Has Romance?
The Beauty of Darkness features a high level of romance, particularly focusing on the relationships between the main characters.
From The Publisher:
The third and final book in the New York Times-bestselling Remnant Chronicles.
Lia has survived Venda-but so has a great evil bent on the destruction of Morrighan. And only Lia can stop it.
With war on the horizon, Lia has no choice but to assume her role as First Daughter, as soldier-as leader. While she struggles to reach Morrighan and warn them, she finds herself at cross-purposes with Rafe and suspicious of Kaden, who has hunted her down.
In this heart-stopping conclusion to the Remnant Chronicles trilogy that started with The Kiss of Deception and The Heart of Betrayal, traitors must be rooted out, sacrifices must be made, and impossible odds must be overcome as the future of every kingdom hangs in the balance. New York Times-bestselling author Mary E. Pearson's combination of intrigue, suspense, romance, and action makes this a riveting YA page-turner for teens.
Read all of The Remnant Chronicles:
The Kiss of Deception
The Heart of Betrayal
The Beauty of Darkness
Praise for The Remnant Chronicles:
A New York Times Bestselling Series
"Readers will be gripping pages from the nerve-wracking start through the heart-stopping ending. . . . Pearson's Remnant Chronicles is an epic YA series to get behind." -Romantic Times on The Beauty of Darkness
"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
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About the Author:
Mary E. Pearson is the author of many novels for teens, including The Kiss of Deception and The Heart of Betrayal, the first two books in the Remnant Chronicles, and the acclaimed Jenna Fox Chronicles. She writes full-time from her home in Carlsbad, California.
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