The Darkness Within Us by Tricia Levenseller,

Brief Description:

Ambitious nineteen-year-old duchess Chrysantha's dream of financial independence falls apart when a mysterious man arrives at the manor claiming to be the rightful heir to her inheritance.

Biographical Note:

Tricia Levenseller, New York Times-bestselling author of several YA fantasy novels, including Daughter of the Pirate King and The Shadows Between Us, 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 Overwatch and Sea of Thieves on her Xbox, and finding tasty restaurants to frequent.

Review Quotes:

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

" 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

Publisher Marketing:

Featuring spray-painted and stenciled edges, a metallic foil case stamp, detailed map endpapers, a deleted scene and a ribbon, The Darkness Within Us is a wickedly delightful companion novel to Tricia Levenseller's The Shadows Between Us.

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.

Review Citations:

• Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2024 (EAN 9781250840776, Hardcover)
• Booklist 06/01/2024 pg. 82 (EAN 9781250840776, Hardcover)
• School Library Journal 08/01/2024 pg. 100 (EAN 9781250840776, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio: Levenseller, Tricia

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.