The Glittering Court Series (books)

The Glittering Court Series

This series follows the journeys of three young women as they venture into the New World to forge their own paths. Each installment centers on a different heroine, detailing her unique adventures, romantic entanglements, and personal growth. Though distinct, their individual stories intertwine, revealing deeper connections and the far-reaching consequences of their choices as the trilogy unfolds.

The Glittering Court

Richelle Mead

432 pages
16 hours of reading

Southern charm meets My Fair Lady [...] romantics will love this book. -School Library Connection, starred review With a full cast of bold and original characters, Mead does a superb job of building a world that teens will be excited to enter into and disappointed to leave. The plot is intricately woven, and the ending promises future installments from other characters' points of view. Brilliant and original, Mead's new series starts off with a bang and will leave readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. -School Library Journal The emphasis on romance, dresses, and intrigue will appeal to fans of Kiera Cass. -Voice of Youth Advocates In a refreshing change to the romance formula...there is a strong feminist element in Adelaide's narration, and more than meets the eye in terms of plot, character development, and substantive thought. -Booklist An enjoyable fish-out-of-water tale that plays gritty frontier adventure against the finery of the Glittering Court. -Publishers Weekly From the Hardcover edition.

3.5

Midnight Jewel

Richelle Mead

399 pages
14 hours of reading

When she gains entry into the Glittering Court, war refugee Mira continues to endure persecution while learning skills that help her earn anonymity, forging friendships that inspire her to hatch a daring but dangerous plan