The Second Son

This young adult dark crown fantasy is the thrilling conclusion to 'The Betrayal Prophecies' duology, ideal for readers aged 12-18. It features two powerful female protagonists, Elodie and Sabine, who are falling in love amidst a high-stakes conflict. They must confront a malicious, vengeful demi-god and his cult, which threatens to overthrow their kingdom. The story explores complex themes of pain, distinguishing between rage and sadness, while highlighting resilience, justice, and the challenges of keeping secrets in a relationship. Parents should note the central sapphic romance and the intense fantasy conflict.

An epic clash of deities explores the two facets of pain--rage versus sadness--in this rousing conclusion to the Betrayal Prophecies, a dark crown fantasy duology with a sweeping sapphic romance. The centuries-old prophecy has been fulfilled at last: the New Maiden has returned to Velle. Unfortunately, so has a malicious demi-god, whose elusive prophet is intent on converting the New Maiden's followers. The Second Son is a vengeful, angry deity, whose psalm resonates with the disenfranchised. With Elodie on the throne and Sabine in her own unique position of power, it should be easy enough to track down the culprit. Yet even as they're falling in love, both girls are keeping dangerous secrets from each other. While the cult of the Second Son threatens to overthrow not only the Church of the New Maiden but also Velle's monarchy, Elodie and Sabine must navigate impossible odds to dismantle the root of his power, all while their lives hang in the balance. A must-read for fans of the BookTok sensations Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard, Night of the Witch by Sara Raasch and Beth Revis, and These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong.