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The Kiss of Deception
(The Remnant Chronicles #1)
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In a society steeped in tradition, Princess Lia’s life follows a preordained course. As First Daughter, she is expected to have the revered gift of sight—but she doesn’t—and she knows her parents are perpetrating a sham when they arrange her marriage to secure an alliance with a neighboring kingdom—to a prince she has never met.
On the morning of her wedding, Lia flees to a ...more
On the morning of her wedding, Lia flees to a ...more
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yes its a great book but if you love epic fantasy please read Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas , best book ever full of magic
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Jan 18, 2014
Khanh, first of her name, mother of bunnies
rated it
did not like it
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I present you a short version of the book:
Kiss of Deception: A Greek Dramedy
. A Dramedy, not to be confused with a dromedary, because a dromedary only has one hump. This story has two humps. THAT'S RIGHT, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WE HAVE A FUCKING LOVE TRIANGLE.
The entire play can be set on one stage with almost no scenery changes because I swear to fucking god nothing fucking happens in this book. It is not a high fantasy when the main character spends the entire fucking half of the book pret ...more
The entire play can be set on one stage with almost no scenery changes because I swear to fucking god nothing fucking happens in this book. It is not a high fantasy when the main character spends the entire fucking half of the book pret ...more
“Is he the first boy you ever kissed?” I asked
“Who says I’ve kissed him?” Pauline replied mischievously. We both laughed. Girls of the royal staff were not supposed to indulge in such unrestrained behaviours.
“Well, if you were to kiss him, what do you think it would be like?”
I have a question - who cares?
Ugh, this book. I rarely give much weight to fantasy titles. They're almost always called "dramatic word of dramatic word" or "dramatic word and dramatic word", but I realize in hindsight th ...more
Two stars. One for each love interest that I didn't care about.
...more
This book is a triumph of its genre!
Okay, that may be overstating things only slightly (there were a couple of tiny things I took issue with) but I think it fair to overlook those small things in this case. Especially considering how unfair, reactionary and very nearly malicious I think some of the top-rated reviews for this book here on Goodreads are.
Warning: strong opinions incoming!
I want to start out here by apologizing for what's to come. I was a bit heated while I wrote it and tried to go ...more
Okay, that may be overstating things only slightly (there were a couple of tiny things I took issue with) but I think it fair to overlook those small things in this case. Especially considering how unfair, reactionary and very nearly malicious I think some of the top-rated reviews for this book here on Goodreads are.
Warning: strong opinions incoming!
I want to start out here by apologizing for what's to come. I was a bit heated while I wrote it and tried to go ...more
Nov 11, 2013
Jen (The Starry-Eyed Revue)
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
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An advance copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This review can also be found at The Starry-Eyed Revue.
Review in a GIFfy -- This can also be found at The Starry-Eyed Revue. FULL REVIEW BELOW.
I must admit, I've never read a book by Mary E. Pearson. So when Kristen practically forced her copy on me (hehe), I was all:
And then I got to chapter 2, and it was on.
Not only is Lia fierce and determined not to be pushed into a marriage she does not desire, but her fr ...more
This review can also be found at The Starry-Eyed Revue.
Review in a GIFfy -- This can also be found at The Starry-Eyed Revue. FULL REVIEW BELOW.
I must admit, I've never read a book by Mary E. Pearson. So when Kristen practically forced her copy on me (hehe), I was all:
And then I got to chapter 2, and it was on.
Not only is Lia fierce and determined not to be pushed into a marriage she does not desire, but her fr ...more
Zzz...DNF...Zzz...
After turning page 165 of this book over and realizing that half of my attention was asleep...
...and the other half was contemplating whether or not I should trim my toenails before tomorrow's pedicure, I decided to call it quits here. You know, before my brain died.
Long story short...
1) I had no feel for the characters.
2) Could give two shits about what happened to said characters...
3) And not one single fuck about berry picking and horse travel.
One through three up there^^^ ...more
After turning page 165 of this book over and realizing that half of my attention was asleep...
...and the other half was contemplating whether or not I should trim my toenails before tomorrow's pedicure, I decided to call it quits here. You know, before my brain died.
Long story short...
1) I had no feel for the characters.
2) Could give two shits about what happened to said characters...
3) And not one single fuck about berry picking and horse travel.
One through three up there^^^ ...more
Imma need a mani after this book, because it sure was a nail bitter! Whoosh.
Pretty sure by now you all know what the big hook of this book is; you have no idea who the assassin is and who the prince is. I'll let you in on a little secret, I tried to guess and guessed wrong.
This story goes between switching Povs with Lia, Rafe, Kaden, the assassin, and the Prince. I'm becoming more and more a fan of switching views in stories, and this story is an added reason to why. Mary Pearson di ...more
1.5 stars.
Watching my brother pick his nose would have been a more useful way to spend my time rather than on this pitiful excuse of a "fantasy" novel. If fantasy books are gross insta love with annoying as fuck love triangles and an assassin who can't get his job done because his little dick keeps getting in the way then I'm OUT.
You know, I actually liked the beginning. And I actually liked a little bit of the end. I just finished rewatching season 3 of TLA, which is why I was in a good mood, ...more
Watching my brother pick his nose would have been a more useful way to spend my time rather than on this pitiful excuse of a "fantasy" novel. If fantasy books are gross insta love with annoying as fuck love triangles and an assassin who can't get his job done because his little dick keeps getting in the way then I'm OUT.
You know, I actually liked the beginning. And I actually liked a little bit of the end. I just finished rewatching season 3 of TLA, which is why I was in a good mood, ...more
Nov 19, 2013
Jessica ❁ ➳ Silverbow ➳ ❁
rated it
it was ok
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Reviewed by: Rabid Reads
2.5 stars
Let's talk about first impressions: they are IMPORTANT.
If, for example, you start reading a new book, and the first glimpses you get of ALL THREE main characters are less than flattering, you might be tempted to toss said book aside in disgust and hope the next one goes better.
Yes. You might.
And in this situation, I would not blame you.
So here's the deal: I'm not one of those the-less-romance-the-better types. I'm the opposite, in fact. In most cases, a book com ...more
2.5 stars
Let's talk about first impressions: they are IMPORTANT.
If, for example, you start reading a new book, and the first glimpses you get of ALL THREE main characters are less than flattering, you might be tempted to toss said book aside in disgust and hope the next one goes better.
Yes. You might.
And in this situation, I would not blame you.
So here's the deal: I'm not one of those the-less-romance-the-better types. I'm the opposite, in fact. In most cases, a book com ...more
I DON'T EVEN KNOW.
Edit after a night of sleep:
OK, I think I liked the book, but I'm not sure. I mean, I enjoyed most of it but there were some things that just NO, like the fact that the two guys fell in love with Lia in like 6 seconds after meeting her! It felt a little like "insta-love" to me :/. And also, the romance was pretty rushed and forced, idk.
What I really liked was that the author totally got me! My guess wasn't right on who was the prince and who was the assasin, and when the assas ...more
Edit after a night of sleep:
OK, I think I liked the book, but I'm not sure. I mean, I enjoyed most of it but there were some things that just NO, like the fact that the two guys fell in love with Lia in like 6 seconds after meeting her! It felt a little like "insta-love" to me :/. And also, the romance was pretty rushed and forced, idk.
What I really liked was that the author totally got me! My guess wasn't right on who was the prince and who was the assasin, and when the assas ...more
May 15, 2015
Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin
rated it
it was amazing
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
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This book is a re-read so I can continue on with the trilogy and I liked it the first time around but I loved it this time! Woot!
I loved this book, the atmosphere, the characters, the settings and the descriptions.
Lia is a strong character who decides she wants to live life her way and runs away with Pauline on her wedding day. Lia's family wanted to set her up in an arranged marriage to keep the peace, but it seemed to me they were already in a war regardless so I'm not sure how it would have ...more
I loved this book, the atmosphere, the characters, the settings and the descriptions.
Lia is a strong character who decides she wants to live life her way and runs away with Pauline on her wedding day. Lia's family wanted to set her up in an arranged marriage to keep the peace, but it seemed to me they were already in a war regardless so I'm not sure how it would have ...more
When someone shoves a book in my face and tells me it's high fantasy, I expect a few things.
1. A thought-out plot
2. Worldbuilding
3. Characters with brains
4. Good writing
According to my checklist, this book is not a high fantasy. It's a.... *checks notes* hastily put-together, jumbled mess of trite tropes traditionally categorized as fantasy. So.
1. A thought-out plot
Princess Lia, terrified of being forced into an arranged marriage, runs away to live a peaceful life by the sea. Because no one will ...more
1. A thought-out plot
2. Worldbuilding
3. Characters with brains
4. Good writing
According to my checklist, this book is not a high fantasy. It's a.... *checks notes* hastily put-together, jumbled mess of trite tropes traditionally categorized as fantasy. So.
1. A thought-out plot
Princess Lia, terrified of being forced into an arranged marriage, runs away to live a peaceful life by the sea. Because no one will ...more
this is an excellent 'in the moment' kind of story. i felt super present and engaged whilst reading it, but i honestly havent really thought about this once since ive finished it... which makes me kinda wonder what i actually liked about it?
im all for the whole runaway princess trope, but i wasnt really connecting with this particular princess. i really like both the assassin and the prince, but the ‘love triangle’ irritated me. the writing itself is pretty good, but the pacing is kinda slow and ...more
im all for the whole runaway princess trope, but i wasnt really connecting with this particular princess. i really like both the assassin and the prince, but the ‘love triangle’ irritated me. the writing itself is pretty good, but the pacing is kinda slow and ...more
I liked this overall, but man, did this love triangle weigh everything down. And STOP SMIRKING, boys. Just stop it.
Review to come, when I'm less cranky. ...more
Review to come, when I'm less cranky. ...more
*.) Morrighan ★★★
1.) The Kiss of Deception ★★★★★
2.) The Heart of Betrayal ★★★★
3.) The Beauty of Darkness ★★★★
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1st read: August 2014
2nd read: July 2015
3rd read: August 2018
1.) The Kiss of Deception ★★★★★
2.) The Heart of Betrayal ★★★★
3.) The Beauty of Darkness ★★★★
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1st read: August 2014
2nd read: July 2015
3rd read: August 2018
Jan 05, 2015
Whitney Atkinson
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
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I forgot how much I love fantasy and this book just sparked my desire to read more. I was captivated from page one. The writing of this book swept me off my feet and transported me to Lia's world. Everything was so vivid and encompassing and every emotion displayed was so relatable that I found myself deeply enjoying the story. Lia is such a great main character. She's strong and sassy unlike the generic YA heroine. Her wit and her class, combined with her capacity to feel such emotion came off
...more
4.5 STARS
Hello there, instant book obsession.
Hello there, instant need for sequel.
Hello there, instant love for Rafe and Kaden.
I welcome you all with open arms, because I brought this upon myself by reading The Kiss of Deception.
Gods above, this book is unputdownable deliciousness and it is totally worth the raves and hype. So this review won't exactly be a review -- my lips are sealed and my hands tied because I'd hate to give anything away from the glorious slow-burn and anticipation th ...more
Hello there, instant book obsession.
Hello there, instant need for sequel.
Hello there, instant love for Rafe and Kaden.
I welcome you all with open arms, because I brought this upon myself by reading The Kiss of Deception.
Gods above, this book is unputdownable deliciousness and it is totally worth the raves and hype. So this review won't exactly be a review -- my lips are sealed and my hands tied because I'd hate to give anything away from the glorious slow-burn and anticipation th ...more
"Who was this girl who thumbed her nose at two kingdoms and did as she pleased?"
It seems 2017 set out to be a year of surprises for me. And if all (most?) of them are going to be as pleasant and delightful as The Kiss of Deception, bring them on.
•First of all, what I didn't expect was to be able to connect with Lia, our MC, so much and so easily. And, strange as it may seem, I don't feel like criticizing her for her decision to flee minutes before her wedding (no spoiler, it's all in the blurb): ...more
It seems 2017 set out to be a year of surprises for me. And if all (most?) of them are going to be as pleasant and delightful as The Kiss of Deception, bring them on.
•First of all, what I didn't expect was to be able to connect with Lia, our MC, so much and so easily. And, strange as it may seem, I don't feel like criticizing her for her decision to flee minutes before her wedding (no spoiler, it's all in the blurb): ...more
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“It can take years to mold a dream.
It takes only a fraction of a second for it to be shattered.”
Story ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Lia never wanted to marry a prince, she didn’t even get to meet him before the wedding.
So she runs away, from her responsibilities and her own family, to a little town.
There she starts to have a real life with her best friend Pauline.
But our past always hunts us, and so two strangers appear. But who is who?
Who’s the assassin, that needs to kill the runaway princess?
And who is the ...more
Move aside Daenerys Targaryen...a new badass princess is coming!
Kings throw away your crowns. Queens start practising your curtsey. Because Princess Lia is here to show you how being royal is supposed to be done - going on a journey that will tear her apart & put her back together again as she becomes the woman she was always meant to be.
She doesn't accept lies or deception. She wants to make her own destiny. And she's so badass it's not even possible to describe the insane amounts of badass ...more
Kings throw away your crowns. Queens start practising your curtsey. Because Princess Lia is here to show you how being royal is supposed to be done - going on a journey that will tear her apart & put her back together again as she becomes the woman she was always meant to be.
She doesn't accept lies or deception. She wants to make her own destiny. And she's so badass it's not even possible to describe the insane amounts of badass ...more
AND IT IS UP!!!!!
My video discussion of Kiss of Deception can be found here! Only watch it if you've already read the book. Don't forget to discuss with me in the comments and to subscribe if you haven't yet!
Click on the picture below to watch!!! (Yes, there are reenactments)
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The many faces of Faye while reading Kiss of Deception...
Yup.
VIDEO DISCUSSION TO COME CAUSE THIS NEEDS LEGIT SPOILING AND FANGIRLING AND JUST HAND GESTURES TO GET LES POINTS ACROSS. ...more
My video discussion of Kiss of Deception can be found here! Only watch it if you've already read the book. Don't forget to discuss with me in the comments and to subscribe if you haven't yet!
Click on the picture below to watch!!! (Yes, there are reenactments)
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The many faces of Faye while reading Kiss of Deception...
Yup.
VIDEO DISCUSSION TO COME CAUSE THIS NEEDS LEGIT SPOILING AND FANGIRLING AND JUST HAND GESTURES TO GET LES POINTS ACROSS. ...more
Buddy reading with Cait!!
Do you hear that? Yes, it's the sound of me crying because I am disappointed.
Don't get me wrong, this wasn't a bad book, I was just expecting so much more. I was expecting to be blown away. Oh well. Expectations are the worst, let's be real.
As the blurb states, princess Lia escapes the day of her arranged wedding because she doesn't want to abide by traditions and she d ...more
Do you hear that? Yes, it's the sound of me crying because I am disappointed.
Don't get me wrong, this wasn't a bad book, I was just expecting so much more. I was expecting to be blown away. Oh well. Expectations are the worst, let's be real.
“It can take years to mold a dream. It takes only a fraction of a second for it to be shattered.”
As the blurb states, princess Lia escapes the day of her arranged wedding because she doesn't want to abide by traditions and she d ...more
Fantastic. I LOVED IT. I need the sequel now!!!
Apr 15, 2017
Camile Souza (This Chamber of Books)
rated it
did not like it
Recommended to Camile by:
Stephanie Garber
Utter disappointment.
Sheer frustration.
That's what I felt when I finished reading this book. Now here's a *rant* on why.
To me The Kiss of Deception started off boring and it remained really boring for the first 200 pages ugh. Nothing interesting really happened, I felt no excitement whatsoever, and I have no idea why the author felt the need to tell us ALL ABOUT Lia's daily chores for so damn long. I read fantasy for escapism, so if I wanted to read all about someone doing regular laundr ...more
Sheer frustration.
That's what I felt when I finished reading this book. Now here's a *rant* on why.
To me The Kiss of Deception started off boring and it remained really boring for the first 200 pages ugh. Nothing interesting really happened, I felt no excitement whatsoever, and I have no idea why the author felt the need to tell us ALL ABOUT Lia's daily chores for so damn long. I read fantasy for escapism, so if I wanted to read all about someone doing regular laundr ...more
4.5/5
The Remnant Chronicles Spoiler Free Series Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMS-6...
Loved rereading it can't wait to read the sequel! ...more
The Remnant Chronicles Spoiler Free Series Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMS-6...
Loved rereading it can't wait to read the sequel! ...more
Why did I not read this sooner?!
Rafe🤌Looks like cinnamon roll- will kill you. 👀
What a romantic at heart, he's said some of the beautiful lines in this one and I swear I'll fight for him😩
Lia🤌 Looks like a cinnamon roll- is a cinnamon roll.
I liked her character growth, especially towards the end. I was so emotional 😭 She's a total badass.
Kaden🤌Looks like someone who can kill you- is a cinnamon roll. *Insert - I can fix him vibes*
The book genuinely took me by surprise. It did start slow at firs ...more
Rafe🤌Looks like cinnamon roll- will kill you. 👀
What a romantic at heart, he's said some of the beautiful lines in this one and I swear I'll fight for him😩
Lia🤌 Looks like a cinnamon roll- is a cinnamon roll.
I liked her character growth, especially towards the end. I was so emotional 😭 She's a total badass.
Kaden🤌Looks like someone who can kill you- is a cinnamon roll. *Insert - I can fix him vibes*
The book genuinely took me by surprise. It did start slow at firs ...more
Mar 28, 2014
Anne
rated it
really liked it
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Re-read audio version 2021
I still really liked this! Maybe not quite as much as the first time around, but it was still a solid 4 star listen for me.
Emily Rankin - Narrator
Ryan Gesell - Narrator
Kim Mai Guest - Narrator
Kirby Heyborne - Narrator
Ann Marie Lee - Narrator
2014
4.5 stars
Man, I loved this one! You know a book is good when the first thing you do after you finish is go check out the release date for the next book.
Nooooooo! 2015?!
*sobs quietly*
So this may be labeled Young Adult, but I think ...more
I still really liked this! Maybe not quite as much as the first time around, but it was still a solid 4 star listen for me.
Emily Rankin - Narrator
Ryan Gesell - Narrator
Kim Mai Guest - Narrator
Kirby Heyborne - Narrator
Ann Marie Lee - Narrator
2014
4.5 stars
Man, I loved this one! You know a book is good when the first thing you do after you finish is go check out the release date for the next book.
Nooooooo! 2015?!
*sobs quietly*
So this may be labeled Young Adult, but I think ...more
I'm SO HAPPY that I enjoyed this one just as much (maybe more) the second time around. This MC is one of my favorites (if not my favorite) ever. She's strong, smart, resourceful, brave, and self-sacrificing. I love her so much. I can't wait to continue my reread of this trilogy and see my girl in action!
...more
This was my beach read this week. Loved it!
excuse me while I have a heart attack.
There are books and then there are books.
For me, The Kiss of Deception belongs to the second category.
I can’t pinpoint exactly what it is about this book that got me so hooked (and right from the start, dare I say), because, let’s be honest, there are better, and better written stories, out there.
But there is something, something I can’t explain with words, that inevitably made me love every single line and scene, every single page and twist.
The Kiss of Dec ...more
There are books and then there are books.
For me, The Kiss of Deception belongs to the second category.
I can’t pinpoint exactly what it is about this book that got me so hooked (and right from the start, dare I say), because, let’s be honest, there are better, and better written stories, out there.
But there is something, something I can’t explain with words, that inevitably made me love every single line and scene, every single page and twist.
The Kiss of Dec ...more
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Mary E. Pearson is the NYT bestselling and award-winning author of eleven YA novels and one novella. Her works include the completed trilogy, The Remnant Chronicles, which in a starred review, Publisher’s Weekly called “masterfully crafted.” Her favorite activities as a child were climbing tall trees imagining she was a hero in some fantastical world, or running along fence tops and roofs pretendi
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