Beautiful Darkness
| Industry | Publishing |
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| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Books |
Beautiful Darkness is a paranormal romance novel aimed at young adults, co-authored by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. Serving as the second entry in the Caster Chronicles series, it was released by Little, Brown on October 12, 2010. The series continued with the third book, Beautiful Chaos, published on October 18, 2011. Upon release, Beautiful Darkness entered the New York Times Bestsellers list for children's literature at position three.
Synopsis
The narrative picks up with Ethan Wate, a teenager residing in the Southern town of Gatlin, alongside Lena Duchannes, a girl endowed with formidable magical powers. After Lena employs her magic to resurrect Ethan, she remains indecisive about embracing either the dark or light path, which limits her personal autonomy.
Reception
The critical response to Beautiful Darkness was largely favorable. The Manila Bulletin characterized it as "moody and atmospheric." Booklist emphasized the novel’s "gothic atmosphere" and the addition of new characters. The School Library Journal blog commended its "well-balanced storytelling," a sentiment echoed by a librarian review. While Kirkus Reviews pointed out a "weaker and more rushed plot" relative to the first book, it ultimately stated that "readers... will find satisfaction here."