Shadows of Perl
Published on 31. July 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-1-4059-6348-0 (ISBN)
Description
From Assassins to Social Elites: Power, Revenge, and Forbidden Love Collide in This Gripping Fantasy Sequel
Perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber, Chloe Gong, and Leigh Bardugo
'This book is everything you'd want from a YA Fantasy!' 5* Reader Review
'I need book three!! What a wild ride! The twists, tension, heartbreak...Just, wow' 5* Reader Review
--
Unleash the darkness. Embrace your fate.
Quell Marionne's Rite of Induction to House Marionne sent shockwaves through the magical world, unearthing secrets and her own deadly power.
With nowhere to go, she is on the run for her life and finds refuge with the mysterious Beaulah Perl, who promises sanctuary.
For a price.
Jordan, an assassin, has been, charged with locating the elusive Sphere, the source of all magic. But when his brotherhood reveals its sordid intentions and he uncovers the deadly ambitions of Beulah, he must make a choice - partner with Quell.
Or kill her.
Tropes/themes:
Social elites
Forbidden love
Dark magic
Enemies-to-lovers
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READERS ARE LOVING SHADOW OF PERL
'I could cut the TENSION with a knife' 5***** Reader Review
'They all do some super shady to downright deplorable things to get what they want. Quell is bloodthirsty and out for revenge after a revelation and I was HERE FOR IT' 5***** Reader Review
'I was on the edge of my seat, craving for the truth to come out' 5***** Reader Review
'This was a phenomenal sequel and lays plenty of groundwork for the third book in this trilogy, and I cannot wait to find out what happens next' 5***** Reader Review
'This book left me breathless, and the last page has such a huge cliff-hanger that when I got to it and turned the page, I audibly went "Huh?!" when I realized that was truly the end' 5***** Reader Review
PRAISE FOR THE HOUSE OF MARIONNE SERIES
'The forbidden love story of my wildest dreams!' Ali Hazelwood
'Perfect escape for fans of fantasies that straddle the edge of our world and transport readers to dazzling, deceptive, and unexpected places' Stephanie Garber
'House of Marionne gripped me from the first page, and never let go' Alex Aster
'An elaborate, enthralling world of magic and monsters and mayhem' Sabaa Tahir
'Perfect for fans of magical boarding schools, dark secrets, and books with glittering atmosphere' Kerri Maniscalco
Perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber, Chloe Gong, and Leigh Bardugo
'This book is everything you'd want from a YA Fantasy!' 5* Reader Review
'I need book three!! What a wild ride! The twists, tension, heartbreak...Just, wow' 5* Reader Review
--
Unleash the darkness. Embrace your fate.
Quell Marionne's Rite of Induction to House Marionne sent shockwaves through the magical world, unearthing secrets and her own deadly power.
With nowhere to go, she is on the run for her life and finds refuge with the mysterious Beaulah Perl, who promises sanctuary.
For a price.
Jordan, an assassin, has been, charged with locating the elusive Sphere, the source of all magic. But when his brotherhood reveals its sordid intentions and he uncovers the deadly ambitions of Beulah, he must make a choice - partner with Quell.
Or kill her.
Tropes/themes:
Social elites
Forbidden love
Dark magic
Enemies-to-lovers
--
READERS ARE LOVING SHADOW OF PERL
'I could cut the TENSION with a knife' 5***** Reader Review
'They all do some super shady to downright deplorable things to get what they want. Quell is bloodthirsty and out for revenge after a revelation and I was HERE FOR IT' 5***** Reader Review
'I was on the edge of my seat, craving for the truth to come out' 5***** Reader Review
'This was a phenomenal sequel and lays plenty of groundwork for the third book in this trilogy, and I cannot wait to find out what happens next' 5***** Reader Review
'This book left me breathless, and the last page has such a huge cliff-hanger that when I got to it and turned the page, I audibly went "Huh?!" when I realized that was truly the end' 5***** Reader Review
PRAISE FOR THE HOUSE OF MARIONNE SERIES
'The forbidden love story of my wildest dreams!' Ali Hazelwood
'Perfect escape for fans of fantasies that straddle the edge of our world and transport readers to dazzling, deceptive, and unexpected places' Stephanie Garber
'House of Marionne gripped me from the first page, and never let go' Alex Aster
'An elaborate, enthralling world of magic and monsters and mayhem' Sabaa Tahir
'Perfect for fans of magical boarding schools, dark secrets, and books with glittering atmosphere' Kerri Maniscalco
Reviews / Votes
Praise for House of Marionne - * - * The forbidden love story of my wildest dreams. House of Marionne is going to delight not only fantasy readers, but romance lovers of all ages! * Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author * Full of magic and intrigue, House of Marionne is perfect escape for fans of fantasies that straddle the edge of our world and transport readers to dazzling, deceptive, and unexpected places * Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Ballad of Never After * A sweeping fantasy brimming with magic, secrets, and romance. House of Marionne gripped me from the first page, and never let go. An enchanting, mesmerizing gem of a book you don't want to miss * Alex Aster, #1 New York Times Best Selling author of Lightlark * With House of Marionne, J.Elle lures you through a portal and into an elaborate, enthralling world of magic and monsters and mayhem, where the twists and turns take you-and her characters-places you never expected to go * Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the An Ember in the Ashes series * House of Marionne is a captivating contemporary fantasy that's sure to enchant readers from the start. Perfect for fans of magical boarding schools, dark secrets, and books with glittering atmosphere. * Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times bestselling author * House of Marionne is both a page-turner and a story that takes its time to build a rich, magical world and sympathetic characters. I held my breath from page one. J. Elle has outdone herself. * Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series * House of Marionne is bloodthirsty, magical, and an absolute blast. Once you're inside its glittering world of dangerous deals and wonderfully tactile magic, you won't want to leave. * Melissa Albert, New York Times bestselling author of the Hazel Wood series * Praise for Shadows of Perl - * : - * Secrets of the past and familial tensions abound in this sequel that tases forbidden romance. Quell and Jordan's tension boils over into the passionate romance it was always meant to be...a romance born from danger with a fantastic buildup * Kirkus *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 193 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
302 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4059-6348-0 (9781405963480)
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Additional editions
J. Elle
Shadows of Perl
Discover the addictive and intoxicating sequel in romantasy series House of Marionne
E-Book
09/2024
Penguin Books Ltd
€8.99
Available for download
Person
J. Elle is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of multiple books including Against The Tide. Her debut duology, Wings of Ebony, dubbed "an incredible debut" by NPR and best fantasy book by POPSUGAR, was a 2022 NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literary Work for Youth and Teens, an Amazon Editor's pick for Best Science Fiction and Fantasy, and a Barnes and Noble YA Book Club Pick.