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City of Hooks and Scars, Volume 2

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In this sequel to City of Villains by critically acclaimed author, Estelle Laure, teen detective Mary Elizabeth continues to unravel a dark conspiracy that has turned her best friend and boyfriend into villainous monsters—all while battling her own inner demons.

Picking up where City of Villains left off, this sequel finds Mary Elizabeth reeling from the battle at Miracle Lake in which she watched, horrified, as her boyfriend James and best friend Ursula turned into full-fledged, villainous monsters. Now James, Ursula, and Maleficent have gone underground—and are plotting their revenge. Mary Elizabeth is determined to find them and bring the truth to light, digging deeper into the dark underbelly of Monarch City and the history of magic, and uncovering a conspiracy theory that reaches farther than she could have imagined. But a city divided by politics and ideologies, a new love interest, and her own inner demons might just stand in her way.

hat are the Villains planning in secret? And is she the next villain to rise? This gritty fairy-tale inspired crime series is perfect for readers of Serena Valentino's Villains series, and TV shows like Riverdale and Veronica Mars.

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      April 15, 2022
      Mary struggles with the aftermath of the Battle at Miracle Lake. Mary Elizabeth had a found family in boyfriend James, best friend Ursula, and tentative acquaintance Mally. After they were kidnapped and injected with experimental magic, returning as villains in the Battle at Miracle Lake, Mary's old life disappeared. Now, she struggles to continue her quest for justice and equity in the Scar without her support system, her Monarch police department internship, or even high school after being sent home for associating with people who are perceived as unruly and villainous elements. As life in the Scar becomes more restricted in the name of unity, with the banning of words like magic and legacy, the imposition of a curfew, and the creation of a surveillance and enforcement task force, Mary seeks a cure for the Wrong Magic as well as for the insidious, reprimanding voice inside her head. The discussion of social inequities under a police state is simple but impactful, as is the use of political clout to bring people together against the villains. The underlying themes of trauma, societal corruption, friendship, and family bonds are overshadowed by the slow-moving mystery, but many readers will still find them relatable. Contrasting Mary's sense of self against her negative internal voice is intriguing at first but drags on for too long. Mary is assumed White in a somewhat diverse cast. Drags a bit despite the grand reveals but still offers hope for an epic sequel. (Fantasy. 12-16)

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