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New Releases by Mary E. Pearson

Mary E. Pearson is the author of The Last Wish of Bristol Keats (2025), The Courting of Bristol Keats (2024), Morrighan (2022), Vow of Thieves (2019), Dance of Thieves (2018).

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The Last Wish of Bristol Keats

release date: Nov 11, 2025
The Last Wish of Bristol Keats
From NYT bestselling author Mary E. Pearson comes the thrilling conclusion of the Courting of Bristol Keats romantic fantasy duology--limited edition printing with stenciled edges! "Impossible to put down...A perfect read for fans of Heather Fawcett’s Emily Wilde series and Rebecca Yarros’s Fourth Wing." —Library Journal (starred review) Be wary of the legends you hear. Who knows, one day you may be a legend yourself. After Bristol Keats nearly loses her beloved King Tyghan to the monsters her mother had unleashed, their love deepens to a whole new level. Together, Bristol and Tyghan work to understand and reconcile their differences, moving forward with their common goal of saving Elphame. But when a daring rescue attempt turns into a disaster, and a beloved knight dies, Bristol is forced to confront the fact that her mother is more powerful than she could have ever imagined—and more dangerous. Meanwhile, Tyghan’s heart is laid bare when he encounters his former best friend and betrayer again, Bristol''s own father, and must wrestle with a new secret that throws everything he thought he knew about his past into question. Bristol is Elphame’s last chance for survival, but where do her loyalties truly lie? If she fully embraces the magic that has always been her birthright, she could become a different kind of monster from her mother. Is she willing to risk losing the people she loves most, if it means keeping them safe? Brimming with dark secrets, lush world-building, and addictive romance, The Last Wish of Bristol Keats is the unforgettable conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Mary E. Pearson''s first adult series.

The Courting of Bristol Keats

release date: Nov 12, 2024
The Courting of Bristol Keats
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From New York Times bestselling author Mary E. Pearson comes a thrilling romantic fantasy full of dangerous fae, dark secrets, and addictive romance After losing both their parents, Bristol Keats and her sisters struggle to stay afloat in their small, quiet town of Bowskeep. When Bristol begins to receive letters from an “aunt” she’s never heard of who promises she can help, she reluctantly agrees to meet—and discovers that everything she thought she knew about her family is a lie. Even her father might still be alive, not killed but kidnapped by terrifying creatures to a whole other realm—the one he is from. Desperate to save her father and find the truth, Bristol journeys to a land of gods and fae and monsters. Pulled into a dangerous world of magic and intrigue, she makes a deadly bargain with the fae leader, Tyghan. But what she doesn''t know is that he''s the one who drove her parents to live a life on the run. And he is just as determined as she is to find her father—dead or alive.

Morrighan

release date: Nov 29, 2022
Morrighan
From the New York Times-bestselling author of BookTok sensations Dance of Thieves and Vow of Thieves comes the lushly romantic, enemies-to-lovers origin story of the Remnant universe. Before Kazi and Jase, before Lia, Rafe, and Kaden–before the great kingdoms of the Remnant were even born–when the world of old was still a hazy slate of memory told in story and legend, a girl and her family fought to survive. And that girl’s name was Morrighan. Discover the origin story of the Remnant universe, penned by the bestselling master storyteller Mary E. Pearson, in this collector’s edition prequel with lavish illustrations, a romance for the ages, and a magic that stirs the heart.

Vow of Thieves

release date: Aug 06, 2019
Vow of Thieves
Vow of Thieves is the thrilling sequel to Dance of Thieves, set in the same world as Mary E. Pearson''s New York Times-bestselling Remnant Chronicles. Kazi and Jase have survived, stronger and more in love than ever. Their new life now lies before them—the Ballengers will be outlaws no longer, Tor''s Watch will be a kingdom, and Kazi and Jase will meet all challenges side by side, together at last. But an ominous warning mars their journey back, and they soon find themselves captured in a tangled web of deceit woven by their greatest enemies and unlikeliest allies, a place where betrayals run deeper and more deadly than either had thought possible, and where timeless ambitions threaten to destroy them both.

Dance of Thieves

release date: Aug 07, 2018
Dance of Thieves
“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 New York Times-bestselling and BookTok favorite, Mary E. Pearson, a thrilling blend of romance and adventure in this enemies to lovers tale set in the kingdoms of the Remnant. 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 Chronicles The Beauty of Darkness The Heart of Betrayal The 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 "The slow-burning, seductive romance never overwhelms the intricate plot, which is built with layers upon layers of twists, reveals, and double-crosses." —Booklist

The Beauty of Darkness

release date: Aug 02, 2016
The Beauty of Darkness
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

The Heart of Betrayal

release date: Jul 07, 2015
The Heart of Betrayal
Held captive in the barbarian kingdom of Venda, Lia and Rafe have little chance of escape . . . and even less of being together. Desperate to save her life, Lia''s erstwhile assassin, Kaden, has told the Vendan Komisar that she has a magical gift, and the Komisar''s interest in Lia is greater than either Kaden or Lia foresaw. Meanwhile, the foundations of Lia''s deeply-held beliefs are crumbling beneath her. Nothing is straightforward: there''s Rafe, who lied to her, but has sacrificed his freedom to protect her; Kaden, who meant to assassinate her but has now saved her life; and the Vendans, whom she always believed to be barbarians but whom she now realizes are people who have been terribly brutalized by the kingdoms of Dalbreck and Morrighan. Wrestling with her upbringing, her gift, and her very sense of self, Lia will have to make powerful choices that affect her country, her people . . . and her own destiny.

The Kiss of Deception

release date: Jul 08, 2014
The Kiss of Deception
"On the morning of her wedding, Princess Lia flees to a distant village. She settles into a new life, intrigued when two mysterious and handsome strangers arrive--and unaware that one is the jilted prince and the other an assassin sent to kill her. Deception abounds, and Lia finds herself on the brink of unlocking perilous secrets--even as she finds herself falling in love"-- On the morning of her wedding, Princess Lia flees to a distant village. She settles into a new life, intrigued when two mysterious, handsome strangers arrive. She is unaware one is the jilted prince and the other is an assassin sent to kill her. Book #1

The Adoration of Jenna Fox

release date: Sep 01, 2009
The Adoration of Jenna Fox
From internationally bestselling author Mary E. Pearson—a must-read dystopian series full of twists and danger. ★ ★ ★ THREE STARRED REVIEWS ★ ★ ★ ★ “Unexpected” —Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ “Beautiful” —School Library Journal, starred review ★ “Outstanding” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review This gripping dystopian novel follows Jenna Fox, who wakes up after a year-long coma with fragmented memories and shocking secrets about her body—and her family. Who is Jenna Fox? Seventeen-year-old Jenna has been told that is her name. She has just awoken from a coma, they tell her, and she is still recovering from a terrible accident in which she was involved a year ago. But what happened before that? Jenna doesn''t remember her life. Or does she? And are the memories really hers? This fascinating novel represents a stunning new direction for bestselling author Mary Pearson. Set in a near future America, it takes readers on an unforgettable journey through questions of bio-medical ethics and the nature of humanity. All three books in The Jenna Fox Chronicles available now: • The Adoration of Jenna Fox (The Jenna Fox Chronicles, Book 1) • The Fox Inheritance (The Jenna Fox Chronicles, Book 2) • Fox Forever (The Jenna Fox Chronicles, Book 3)

The Miles Between

release date: Sep 01, 2009
The Miles Between
Destiny Faraday makes a point of keeping her distance from her classmates at Hedgebrook Academy. Her number-one rule: Don''t get attached. But one day, unexpectedly finding a car at their disposal, Destiny and three of her classmates embark on an unauthorized road trip. They''re searching for one fair day—a day where the good guy wins and everything adds up to something just and right. Their destination: Langdon, a town that Destiny''s unsuspecting companions hope will hold simply a day of fun. But, as Destiny says, "Things are not always what they seem." Only she knows that Langdon holds far more than that—a deep secret she has never shared with anyone. The Miles Between explores the wonder and magic of a very real world where chance, mystery, and secrets abound.

Scribbler of Dreams

release date: Oct 01, 2002
Scribbler of Dreams
Despite her family''s long feud with the Crutchfields, seventeen-year-old Kaitlin falls in love with Bram Crutchfield and weaves a tangled web of deception to conceal her identity from him.

I Can Do It All

release date: Aug 01, 2002
I Can Do It All
All Rookie Readers actively engage young readers, encouraging language development, building fluency, and promoting independent reading. By targeting a skill, like learning about rhymes, young readers are building fundamental reading skills with the help of fun, lively, colorfully illustrated stories.

Fast Dan

release date: Jan 01, 2002
Fast Dan
Dan does everything quickly, except when it is time to go to bed.

Generous Me

release date: Jan 01, 2002
Generous Me
An older sister lists all the things she would willingly share with her younger sister, such as her broccoli and her chores.

Where Is Max?

release date: Mar 01, 2001
Where Is Max?
When the class gerbil escapes from his cage, the children look everywhere for it and find a way to get it to return home.

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release date: Dec 01, 2000

David V. God

release date: Jan 01, 2000
David V. God
Certain that his death was a mistake, wise guy David James finds himself teamed up with the "Queen of the Nerds" from his high school in preparation for a debate with God.
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