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 All of my friends have been hyping up Kiss Of Deception and I was worried that it wouldn't live up to my expectations. Much to my delight, I absolutely loved KoD and this was an excellent fantasy novel that's on par with novels like Throne Of Glass and Falling Kingdoms. KoD is an excellent fantasy novel with a swoon-worthy romance, excellent world-building, an unconventional heroine and it's one of the best fantasies I've read in year. I fell in love with the world of Morrighan and it's captivating Princess Lia! 
 Lia is running away from her life where she is trapped in a marriage to a man she has never inspected where tradition and duty dictate all of her decisions. Being the Princess isn't quite what Lia had in mind and she flees with her friend off to a tavern where both characters work and live happily. The only problem is that she's being pursued by the Prince and an assassin, both of which have ulterior motives. 
 I think one of the most exciting aspects for me is how much of this novel was how so many of the plot's elements were shrouded in mystery. Who is the assassin and who is the Prince? The reader is presented the story from both characters' point of views, but early on, the reader doesn't know which character is which. Though I had some suspicions immediately, I was definitely impressed with how successfully Pearson executed this. Another form of deception in this novel is how it feels as though there's always something that the characters are hiding from each other, how each character has skeletons in their closets. There is much deception in this mindblowing novel to the point where I had to just sit there for a few minutes after finishing because my brain still wasn't over the incredible plot twists. 
 The romance in KoD will make this novel or break it for readers because it's such an integral part of the novel. Though KoD features a love triangle, the romance surprisingly didn't bother me at all and I became enraptured in Lia's romantic endeavors. There was something so alluring and unique about each romantic interest. Though I had clearly picked out who my favorite guy was, I appreciated the way Pearson finely crafted each of them. The romance in this one gave me so many feels and I can't wait to see how it plays out next. 
 Though KoD is on the longer side, the world-building and writing were top notch so I never grew tired of this novel. Pearson is a gifted author with a knack for writing such gorgeous, addicting prose that brought the world of Morrighan with vitality. She definitely spent a decent amount of time planning the ins and outs of this world because the world-building is so in-depth and intricate. The passion that Pearson had for this novel truly shows in the creation of this world and I can't wait to see more of this world. KoD gives readers merely a taste of the world and I have this feeling that we've only touched the surface of the magic and intrigue that lies within the world of The Remnant Chronicles. 
 Kiss Of Deception is a fantasy novel that fans of Throne Of Glass will absolutely love; this is one of the best books of 2014 by far. Everything about Kiss Of Deception is well-executed and this is the type of novel that practically begs readers to be reread once they have finished reading. I have no idea where Pearson will take readers after the brilliant ending of KoD, but I'm excited to see where she'll take us next!