The Righteous

In The Beautiful, Odette is facing the final death, and Arjun Desai, a half-fey, is the only one who can save her. Pippa Montrose is to wed Phoebus Devereux, but Celine is missing. With the help of Eloise, she discovers Arjun's gateway and slips through in search of her friend, but what she discovers is a dangerous, duplicitous world full of mischief and magic.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 08 September 2022
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

In the aftermath of a devastating war, Odette finds herself facing the ultimate fate. The Court of the Lions has exhausted all their efforts to save her, but to no avail. The only hope for her survival lies with a healer from the mysterious Sylvan Vale, but only Arjun Desai, a half-fey with the power to traverse between realms, can assist her. Arjun harbors deep animosity towards the Sylvan Vale, and in turn, the Vale despises him. However, he knows that it could be the key to saving Odette, and he returns, inadvertently leaving a gateway between the two worlds open. This action sets the stage for a thrilling conflict between love and war.

Pippa Montrose is set to marry Phoebus Devereux and join his affluent family, providing her with a way out of her own troubled circumstances. However, her best friend, Celine, is missing. Pippa believes that Celine is with Sébastien Saint Germain, and she turns to Arjun for help in finding her. With the assistance of Eloise, the daughter of a powerful sorceress, Pippa discovers Arjun's gateway and enters a dangerous, duplicitous world filled with mischief and magic that she doesn't fully comprehend.

As Pippa navigates this unfamiliar realm, she encounters a host of intriguing characters, including the enigmatic Prince Rhen, the seductive Queen Astrid, and the mysterious Lyrebird. Each character brings their own unique perspective and challenges to the story, adding depth and complexity to the plot.

Meanwhile, Odette's situation grows increasingly dire. The Court of the Lions is facing a crisis of leadership, and the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance. Arjun must navigate treacherous political waters and confront powerful enemies to save Odette and prevent the destruction of the realm he has grown to love.

The Beautiful is a captivating and intricate tale that blends romance, adventure, and magic in a way that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series. Renée Ahdieh's writing is masterful, and her world-building is exceptional, transporting readers to a realm that is both familiar and utterly unique.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529368406