The Darkness Within Us - by Tricia Levenseller

About the Book

The Darkness Between Us, a villainous YA romantasy between an ambitious young duchess and the powerful heir determined to steal her inheritance, is a wickedly delightful companion novel to Tricia Levenseller's The Shadows Between Us.

Book Synopsis

A #1 New York Times-Bestseller!
A USA Today-Bestseller!
An Indie Bestseller!
A Goodreads Choice Award Nominee!

"A delicious fantasy full of tension, treachery, and highly addictive romance." ―Stephanie Garber, # 1 New York Times-bestselling author of Caraval

Chrysantha Stathos has won.
By hiding her intelligence and ambition behind the mask of a beautiful air-headed girl, she has become a wealthy duchess. And, once her elderly husband dies, she will have all the freedom, money, and safety she's ever wanted.

Or so she thought.
A man claiming to be the estranged grandson of Chrysantha's lecherous late husband has turned up to steal her inheritance. To make matters worse, her little sister is going to be queen and is rubbing it in her face.

Chrysantha decides that the only thing to do is upstage Alessandra at her own wedding. And as for this grandson, he has to go. Never mind that he's extremely handsome and secretive with mysterious powers . . . No, Chrysantha wants Eryx Demos dead, and in the end, a Stathos girl always gets what she wants.

Featuring spray-painted and stenciled edges, The Darkness Within Us is a wickedly delightful companion novel to Tricia Levenseller's The Shadows Between Us.

The Darkness Within Us is perfect for readers who love:
- Enemies to Lovers
- Ambitious, Morally Grey Heroines
- Unputdownable Romantasy
- Gorgeous Bookshelfs
- Rebecca Ross Books
- Lauren Roberts Books

Review Quotes

The Darkness Within Us:

"The Darkness Within Us features a clever and deadly heroine who is just as much a beauty as a beast. Fans of Alessandra are sure to fall just as hard for Chrysantha." --Kathryn Purdie, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Bone Crier's Moon and The Forest Grimm

"Chrysantha's and Eryx's wickedly charming personalities clash in the most pleasing and seductive ways ...Banter and sexual tension abound in this enjoyable enemies-to-lovers fantasy." --Kirkus

"Levenseller has an exceptional grasp of banter and seduction ... A wickedly good time." --School LIbrary Journal

The Shadows Between Us:

"Dark, mesmerizing, and completely addictive. With a gripping mystery and layered characters, it's a glittering tale of love and the pursuit of power. Put simply: it's the Slytherin romance we've all been waiting for." --Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times- and USA Today-bestselling author of Stalking Jack the Ripper

"A decadent and wickedly addictive fantasy, full of schemes and court intrigue, and delightful descriptions of food, which I am always a fan of." --Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series

"A wickedly fun romp with corsets and jeweled daggers ... The Shadows Between Us will heat up the page--and your heart." --Emily R. King, author of The Hundredth Queen Series

"A viciously satisfying romance featuring two well-matched opponents." --Booklist

Daughter of the Pirate King:

"With a cunning plot, robust writing, and complicated characters, any reader will enjoy being manipulated in Levenseller's capable hands." --Anna Banks, author of the New York Times-bestseller Of Triton

"Levenseller makes an impressive debut with this funny, fast-paced, and romance-dashed nautical fantasy, set in an alternate world of pirates, sirens, and myriad islands....This one's not to be missed." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"True adventure with swashbuckling, sword fighting, and a great problem-solving heroine." --School Library Journal

"A rip-roaring high seas escapade with a tinge of fantasy, Daughter of the Pirate King will engage and enthrall its teen audience." --Shelf Awareness

About the Author

Tricia Levenseller is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Darkness Within Us and several other YA romantasy novels, including Daughter of the Pirate King. Tricia grew up in Oregon, where she spent her childhood climbing trees and playing make believe. She now lives in Utah with her bossy dog, Rosy, where she writes full time. When she's not writing or reading, Tricia enjoys putting together jigsaw puzzles, playing video games, and finding tasty restaurants to frequent.