"Royals caught out of time learn more about their kingdoms and the possibility of peace in the exciting fantasy novel A World of Beautiful Chaos.

In Emily Stone and Diana Bloom’s dark fantasy novel A World of Beautiful Chaos, a royal couple searches for information about their land. Lovers Cali and Nix rule East Marra and West Marra, separate kingdoms that developed in opposing ways...the novel moves through thorough explorations of LaMarra, which is detailed in terms of its water-related features, including a bioluminescent river and hot springs, and rusalkas. Dragons also exist in the kingdom, whose lore is alluring. Adventures including explorations of caves and a prison whose walls pulsate push the story forward, as do its hints at further mysteries.

The book alternates well between its heroes’ perspectives to cover their relationship as they explore LaMarra and attempt to return to their own timeline. Their need to avoid interfering in the past results in some intrigue. More compelling are scenes relating to Cali’s emotional growth and evolving confidence about stepping into a leadership role...the book’s layering between old and new elements is used to effectively underscore how out of place Cali and Nix are. And in the book’s second half, prophesies and gathering magical forces generate excitement...Amid its apocalyptic twists, the novel carries forward its kingdom-unifying storylines and introduces fresh opportunities for future developments.

In the intense fantasy novel A World of Beautiful Chaos, unusual, powerful lovers navigate a past version of their kingdoms, determining to restore peace in their own timeline along the way."