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The Heart of Betrayal

Mary E. Pearson
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The Heart of Betrayal

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015

Book Brief

Mary E. Pearson

The Heart of Betrayal

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

496

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Vendan Kingdom • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Heart of Betrayal by Mary E. Pearson follows Lia, who, along with Rafe and Kaden, is taken to the Kingdom of Venda, where she meets the brutal Komizar. As she learns about Vendan culture, she navigates her feelings for Rafe and Kaden, both of whom have complex relationships with her. Tension escalates when the Komizar decides to marry her, prompting her to seek escape and confront difficult choices.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Emotional

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

4.3

90,781 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Mary E. Pearson's The Heart of Betrayal captivates with its intricate world-building and strong character development, according to reviewers. Readers praise the evolving plot and romantic tension, though some note pacing issues and occasional predictability in the storyline. Overall, it is a compelling addition to the series that keeps fans engaged.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Heart of Betrayal?

Readers who enjoy The Heart of Betrayal by Mary E. Pearson are often fans of intricate political intrigue, rich fantasy worlds, and strong, complex characters. Comparable to Kristin Cashore’s Graceling and Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass, this book will captivate young adult readers who appreciate romance intertwined with suspense and action.

4.3

90,781 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

496

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Vendan Kingdom • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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