Protection of Beauty

Book One of the Armor Series

She wears an ancient secret around her neck. A secret that whispers of forgotten magic.

Cover of the book titled 'Protection of Beauty' by Katarina Kyde, showing a hand holding a chain with a pendant object with floral elements.

The laws of physics keep breaking when twenty-four year old Anise Viston wears the vintage necklace she received as a gift. But others want it too. Enough to kill for. While running for her life, Anise discovers that the necklace is an amulet that belongs to a set with earrings and a ring called the Armor Jewelry. According to legend, it was used by ancient warriors to give them superhuman powers to conquer in battle. The only way for Anise to survive is to become more powerful than her pursuers which means finding the other pieces of jewelry first—but that would entail beating a matriarch-led alliance of professional criminals at their own game. Armed with her protective amulet, Anise must brace herself for a supernatural fight that can only end one of two ways: win or die.

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  • The Armor Series, at its core, is a contemporary low fantasy about the walls we put up and the armor we all don when we’re scared, uncomfortable, or insecure, and moving forward through these times as best we can with self-love and self-acceptance. This central theme is woven into the backdrop of heart-pumping action. Be aware that some scenes within the series are emotionally charged and/or highly action-oriented.

    This book specifically, Protection of Beauty, contains scenes depicting fear, anxiety, violence, emotional, verbal, and physical abuse, blood, death, sexual situations, and profanity.

  • "I was hooked at the prologue! Anise is a detailed, relatable character and I loved her arc throughout the book. I truly didn't know how it was going to end, and I couldn't put it down! "

    —Reader Review

  • "This book has “Big Screen” written all over it :). I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. This review was based on a complimentary pre-release copy, but I have already ordered 5 paperbacks for my best friends; it’s that good!"

    —Reader Review

  • "I couldn’t put the book down as the tension built and the plot unraveled. The villain(s) are effectively crafted, with surprising character twists throughout, evoking the kind of dislike that makes the stakes feel even higher. The author weaves together the characters and their storylines with such skill that I was eager to keep reading to find out what would happen next."

    —Reader Review

  • "I love Anise! She is vulnerable but tough. I love that the author made her feel like a real person. Anise has flaws but you see why and you see the steps she is taking to make changes in her life and the growing courage she finds as she does. Although the book is not a romance, I am interested to see if a bit of a love triangle will form between her, Jonathan and Nate (Team Jonathan, BTW)."

    -Reader Review

  • "This book is well written and the pacing keeps you turning the pages. I enjoyed the romance as well. There’s a bit of a love triangle, and although I liked both of the men, I’m definitely on team Nate!"

    -Reader Review

For Book Clubs

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Book Club Discussion Guide for Protection of Beauty

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Anise's interview

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Photos

A necklace featuring a large, square-shaped pendant with a central black gemstone and small brown decorative elements, hanging on a metal chain.
Close-up of purple, white, and violet petunias with a handwritten note that says, 'Inspiration blooms... but still needs water,' placed on top.
A woman in a navy knit beanie and maroon jacket stands outdoors against a large tree. She holds a book titled 'Protection of Beauty' by Katarina Kyde, with the cover showing a hand with a pendant and flowers.
A paperback book titled "Protection of Beauty," part of the Armor Series by Katarina Kyde, resting on a wooden surface. The cover features a hand holding a necklace with a square pendant adorned with black and orange gemstones.
A woman sitting outdoors in a field of grass and trees, wearing a black top, a long black skirt with sparkles, and gold metallic boots, with her chin resting on her hand.
Close-up of white flowers with raindrops on the petals in a white pot.
A sketch of a man wearing glasses and playing an acoustic guitar on a piece of paper. There is a handwritten note above that reads, 'I trust my ability to make sound decisions.' Surrounding the drawing are a green pencil, an eraser, and an amulet.
A woman with long ash blonde hair standing in front of a pine tree in an outdoor setting with grass and trees, wearing a black long-sleeve top and a large metallic pendant necklace.
Stack of books by Katarina Kyde, with the top book titled 'Protection of Beauty', featuring a black background, a hand holding a jewelry piece with flowers in the background. The books underneath are titled 'Poisoning of Minds' and 'Strength of Sight