About the Book
Set in the same universe as her "New York Times"Dbestselling Remnant Chronicles, Pearson delivers a new novel in which a reformed thief and the young leader of an outlaw dynasty lock wits in a battle that may cost them their lives--and their hearts.ts.
Book Synopsis
A stunning new young adult adventure set in the kingdoms of the Remnant, by the author of the New York Times-bestselling Remnant Chronicles and the Jenna Fox Chronicles.
A formidable outlaw family that claims to be the first among nations.
A son destined to lead, thrust suddenly into power.
Three fierce young women of the Rahtan, the queen's premier guard.
A legendary street thief leading a mission, determined to prove herself.
A dark secret that is a threat to the entire continent.
When outlaw leader meets reformed thief, a cat-and-mouse game of false moves ensues, bringing them intimately together in a battle that may cost them their lives--and their hearts.
The Remnant ChroniclesThe Beauty of DarknessThe Heart of BetrayalThe Kiss of Deception Praise for
Dance of Thieves:
Pearson is a gifted storyteller and spinner of
eminently satisfying romances and fantasy.
Fans will thrill at these newest protagonists, especially the women warriors, who are equal partners in the play for power. --
Publishers Weekly This novel has it all--
romance, conflict, danger, and humor. A must-have for all fantasy YA shelves. --
School Library Journal Review Quotes
"A brilliant fantasy with a boldly beating heart. Mary E. Pearson is a fearless storyteller--I'm still trying to catch my breath from this book." --Stephanie Garber, New York Times-bestselling author of Caraval and Legendary
The slow-burning, seductive romance never overwhelms the intricate plot, which is built with layers upon layers of twists, reveals, and double-crosses. --Booklist
This novel has it all--romance, conflict, danger, and humor. --School Library Journal
Pearson is a gifted storyteller and spinner of eminently satisfying romances and fantasy. --Publishers Weekly
The Beauty of Darkness:
Pearson has created such a dynamic and inspiring heroine. . . . Fantasy fans will love this marvelous, high-action conclusion to the trilogy. --
School Library Journal Full and rich. --
Booklist Pearson is an excellent storyteller . . . . She brings an ambitious trilogy to a rousing conclusion. --
The Horn Book The Heart of Betrayal:
A New York Times Bestseller 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. . . . Anticipation for the next volume will start as soon as this one is put down. --
Booklist,
starred review The Kiss of Deception:
Pearson (the Jenna Fox Chronicles) is off to an extraordinary start with her fantasy series, creating an alluring world and romance that's ideal for fans of Kristin Cashore and Megan Whalen Turner. --
Publishers Weekly,
starred review Pearson offers readers a wonderfully full-bodied story: harrowing, romantic, and full of myth and memory, fate and hope. --
Booklist,
starred review Romance, adventure, mysticism-this book has it all and it just may be the next YA blockbuster. --
School Library Journal,
starred review About the Author
Mary E. Pearson is the author of many novels for teens, including the
New York Times-bestselling Remnant Chronicles:
The Kiss of Deception,
The Heart of Betrayal,
The Beauty of Darkness, and the acclaimed Jenna Fox Chronicles. She writes full-time from her home in Carlsbad, California