The Rising Gold

by Ava Jae

Overview

The gripping conclusion to the Beyond the Red trilogy.

A new world ruler is crowned.

Plunged into a crumbling world of foreign politics that is desperate for a leader, Eros chooses a loyal prince to help him navigate the hostile sands of Safara. But not everyone is happy to see a half-blood become the most powerful person on the planet.

A queen must restore her nation.

In power once more, Kora faces new challenges and a difficult decision that puts someone close to her in mortal danger. The wrong choice could destroy her relationships, her right to rule, and her life.

A rebellion is brewing.

With their world collapsing around them, new threats spreading across the globe, and their loved ones at risk, the people of Safara—Sepharon and human alike—depend on Eros and Kora to fix their bleeding world. But with generations of hate stacked against them, the two young monarchs may be doomed to fail.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781510742444
Publisher:	Sky Pony
Publication date:	10/15/2019
Series:	Beyond the Red Trilogy
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	432
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.20(h) x 1.20(d)
Age Range:	14 - 18 Years

About the Author

Ava Jae is a Latinx tomboy who writes YA speculative fiction featuring marginalized characters grappling with identity. When they aren’t working on their next book, completing freelance editorial work, or buried under their TBR pile, you’ll likely find them on Twitter at @Ava_Jae, where they talk about the importance of representation and throw book recommendations at anyone who will listen. They are also the author of the upcoming Into the Black, the second book in the Beyond the Red trilogy. They reside in Boston, MA.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Beyond the Red

"An engaging and amusing read for fans of sci-fi romance." —School Library Journal

"The breathless pace of the plot, smoldering romance between Kora and Eros, and inventive yet comfortably familiar world will engage science fiction and romance readers alike." —Booklist

"Jae's writing style is a perfect mix of stop and go, and their world comes to life within the first few pages." —Lindsay Cummings, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Zenith

"Dangerous, exciting, and fast-paced . . ." —Francesca Zappia, author of Made You Up

From the Publisher

2018-07-30

Eros and Kora find new challenges as they lead their peoples in this tumultuous trilogy closer.

Early chapters throw readers back into the alien world Safara with its large cast and generous use of the Sepharon language. After his coronation, half-Sepharon Eros is Sira, the high king over the Avrae like Sepharon Kora. Eros wants to make life better for humans, starting by eliminating slavery, but can't provide the total and immediate upheaval that rebel group Remnant demands, bringing them into opposition. And his hands are already full—there are complications from the loss of nanites, solidifying the loyalties of the eight nations, and a disease outbreak. Also heating up is his relationship with Sepharon hottie Deimos; Eros, who identifies as queer, counters his inexperience with men by researching gay sex before increasing their intimacy. Kora too has a romantic storyline with healthy portrayals of sexuality. She's also improved as a ruler but is torn between the roles of monarch and sister, as her brother faces trial and possible execution. Humans and Sepharons alike come in varying shades of brown to pale. While dramatically improved over previous entries, the inaccessible and forced jargon and alien language and some plot weaknesses detract; however, most storylines are juggled adroitly, and the co-protagonists' growth will delight fans.

An intricate constellation of characters and crises. (map, character list, glossary) (Science fiction. 15-adult)

Kirkus Reviews