Mary E. Pearson writes young adult fantasy about political loyalty, hidden identity and relationships shaped by rival kingdoms. The Kiss of Deception begins the Remnant Chronicles with Princess Lia, who flees an arranged marriage and hides in a coastal village, unaware that both the rejected prince and an assassin have followed her. Later books expand into war, prophecy and court politics. Dance of Thieves returns to the same wider universe through former thief Kazi and Jase Ballenger, head of a powerful frontier family. Pearson's books are accessible, romantic and plot-led, fitting YA political fantasy, court intrigue and enemies-to-lovers adventure where identity and allegiance matter as much as magic. Read more Less