The Darkness Within Us BY Tricia Levenseller

The Darkness Within Us is a tantalizing companion novel to Tricia Levenseller's The Shadows Between Us, featuring Chrysantha Stathos, a cunning protagonist who has crafted a facade of a beautiful but air-headed girl to secure her place as a wealthy duchess. With ambitions for freedom and security upon her elderly husband's passing, Chrysantha's plans unravel when a man claiming to be her late husband's estranged grandson threatens her inheritance. To compound matters, her younger sister's imminent ascension to queen only intensifies Chrysantha's feelings of rivalry and resentment.

Determined not to be overshadowed, Chrysantha devises a bold plan: she will outshine her sister at her wedding and eliminate Eryx Demos, the handsome yet enigmatic grandson, who stands in her way. Fuelled by her relentless desire for control and dominance, Chrysantha pursues her goals with unwavering determination, disregarding the allure of Eryx's secretive powers and charm.

As the narrative unfolds, Chrysantha's character evolves, revealing layers of complexity beneath her outward facade of beauty and ambition. Her interactions with Eryx, fraught with tension and intrigue, add depth to the story as she grapples with conflicting emotions and the realization that her desires may not align with her initial plans.

Set against a backdrop of intricate political intrigue and familial dynamics, The Darkness Within Us promises a wickedly delightful journey into the depths of ambition, power, and the lengths one will go to secure their desires. With its compelling narrative and richly detailed world, readers will be drawn into Chrysantha's world of manipulation, ambition, and the complexities of love and rivalry.