Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Beautiful Ones | 2014 | Lori Brighton | Buy |
| 2 | The Chosen Ones | 2014 | Lori Brighton | Buy |
| 3 | The Forsaken Ones | 2016 | Lori Brighton | Buy |
The Beautiful Ones series by Lori Brighton is a three-book paranormal series about people with special abilities and the struggles that come with being different. The first book, The Beautiful Ones, introduces a world where certain individuals have powers that set them apart from everyone else. Brighton builds the story around what happens when these people find each other and the forces that want to control or destroy them.
The Chosen Ones continues the story by raising the question of leadership and loyalty within the group, while The Forsaken Ones brings the trilogy to a close with higher stakes and harder choices. Brighton keeps the pace moving across all three books, balancing action with quieter moments of character development. The relationships between the characters drive much of the tension, especially as trust becomes harder to maintain.
The series is a good fit for readers who like paranormal fiction with a focus on group dynamics and personal sacrifice. The books should be read in order, as each one builds directly on the events of the one before. Brighton fans who have enjoyed her Mind Readers series will find a similar mix of powers, secrets, and emotional stakes here.