![]() ![]() Lia is an admirable character she's strong despite her position as prisoner and pawn and concerned about protecting those she loves over her own freedom and safety. ![]() A few scenes are heavy on innuendo about male exploits, and many scenes are filled with all-age drinking in a large government dining hall. There are a few romantic kisses, too, with some groping. Lia is coerced into kisses in front of many male onlookers and finds herself feeling sexually powerless to avoid threats of worse. Skirmishes lead to more deaths and injuries by sword and arrow. Expect a few disturbing murders: A child is run through with a sword before her killer suffers likewise, a man is decapitated in the street, and three boy soldiers who deserted are decapitated, their heads set on posts to rot as an example to others. The main character, Lia, is held captive by a hostile kingdom where life is harsh and violent. Pearson's Remnant Chronicles, aimed at mature teen romantic fantasy fans. ![]() Parents need to know that The Heart of Betrayal is the second book in Mary E. ![]()
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