Beautiful Darkness

2010 novel by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

For the graphic novel, see Beautiful Darkness (graphic novel). For the episode of the TV series Gotham, see A Beautiful Darkness.

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First edition

Author|

* Kami Garcia
* Margaret Stohl

Language| English
Series| Caster Chronicles
Genre| Young adult, Fantasy, Romance
Publisher| Little, Brown

Publication date

| October 12, 2010
Publication place| United States
Pages| 512
ISBN| 978-0-316-07705-7
Preceded by| Beautiful Creatures
Followed by| Beautiful Chaos

Beautiful Darkness is a young adult paranormal romance novel written by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. The second novel in the Caster Chronicles, it was published by Little, Brown on October 12, 2010.[1][2]

The third novel, Beautiful Chaos. was released on October 18, 2011. Beautiful Darkness debuted at number three on the New York Times Bestsellers list for children's books.[3]

## Synopsis

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The book continues to follow Ethan Wate, a teenage boy living in the small Southern town of Gatlin. He is in love with Lena Duchannes, a girl with the ability to work great magic, which she used to bring Ethan back to life after the events in the preceding book. She has managed to avoid having to make the choice between dark or light, but she is still not free to live her life as she chooses.

## Reception

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Critical reception for Beautiful Darkness was positive, with the Manila Bulletin calling it "moody and atmospheric."[4] Booklist praised the book's "gothic atmosphere" and new characters.[5] The School Library Journal blog positively reviewed Beautiful Darkness,[6] with a librarian also giving a positive review for the book's "great storytelling balance."[7] Kirkus Reviews noted that while the book had a "weaker and more hurried plot" than its predecessor, "readers... will find satisfaction here."[8]

## References

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1. ^ Harrison, Jessica (October 16, 2010). "'Beautiful Darkness' authors Garcia, Stohl in tune with complexities of teenage life". Deseret News. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012.
2. ^ McFarland, Shannon (October 14, 2010). "'Beautiful Darkness' gives girls the power". Salt Lake Tribune.
3. ^ "NYT Best Sellers October 31, 2010". New York Times. October 31, 2010. Archived from the original on November 26, 2010.
4. ^ S. Lim, Ronald (December 18, 2010). "Preview of better stories to come". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011.
5. ^ "Beautiful Darkness". Booklist. October 1, 2010.
6. ^ B, Liz (November 8, 2010). "Review: Beautiful Darkness". School Library Journal. Archived from the original on November 12, 2010.
7. ^ "Grades 5 & up". School Library Journal. January 1, 2011. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011.
8. ^ "BEAUTIFUL DARKNESS By Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl". Kirkus Reviews. September 1, 2010.

## External links

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* Children and Young Adult Literature portal

* Official Beautiful Creatures website
* The Next 'Twilight': The Search Continues At BookExpo America (MTV)
* Beautiful Darkness title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database

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Caster Chronicles by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

Books|

* Beautiful Creatures (2009)
* Beautiful Darkness (2010)
* Beautiful Chaos (2011)
* Beautiful Redemption (2012)

Film adaptation|

* Beautiful Creatures (2013)

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