I reviewed the first book in the series, These Vicious Masks, HERE.
If you don't want any spoilers for These Vicious Masks, I strongly recommend not reading this review. ....TO THE AMAZON SUMMARY!
An amazon summary, "Everyone’s favorite sarcastic Victorian healer is back in the sequel to These Vicious Masks, and this time she’s struggling with both a sinister secret society and an increasingly tangled love life...
England, 1883. Recovering from a devastating loss, Evelyn has become determined to use her powers to save other gifted people from those who would study and oppress them. But when her rescue of a young telekinetic girl goes terribly wrong, Evelyn finds herself involved with a secret society devoted to recruiting and protecting people like Evelyn and her friends.
Like magic, Evelyn’s problems start to disappear. Her reputation is repaired, her friends are provided for, and her parents are thrilled at all her new suitors. She’s even been reunited with the dashing Mr. Kent and the reclusive Mr. Braddock (who is much less brooding now that the society is helping him to control his dangerous power). Yet, somehow Evelyn can’t help fearing that there is something sinister going on…
Don’t miss These Ruthless Deeds, Tarun Shanker and Kelly Zekas’ gripping, action-filled sequel toThese Vicious Masks, chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads." AMAZON LINK OF JUSTICE
Evelyn is back with Mr. Kent, and Sebastian. They've started to seek out and help other people with powers. They find themselves mixed up with the Society of Aberrations, who is a society of gifted people who find, help, and train people with their powers. Evelyn doesn't really trust the Society of Aberrations because something feels a little bit off. Her friends are convinced the society is good, and they potentially have a way to cure Mr. Sebastian. So they start working together....but something still seems a little off.
That's enough summary.
I still love the dynamics between Mr. Kent, Evelyn, and Sebastian. The secondary characters also play off each other so well, they're complex, they grow, they build off of each other, and the story may be centered around Evelyn, but it's about everyone.
Basically, if you loved book 1, you won't be disappointed in book 2.
I do want to go into a little bit of spoiler land.
Do not read anymore if you don't want spoilers. SPOILER LAND begins NOW.
So at the end of the book, there's a pivotal moment where Evelyn must make the impossible choice between her sister and the rest of the people at the ball. HOWEVER, what I liked most is that the authors did not shy away from Evelyn's choice, and the fallout is crippling, intense, but makes sense with Evelyn's character. As awful as it is, I have to give MAD PROPS to the authors for sticking with it, and making Evelyn's choice valid. It was a very intense, emotional moment, and I loved how it unfolded (loved how it unfolded = very well written to clarify).
Can't wait to see what book 3 has in store.
Happy reading!!
Evelyn is back with Mr. Kent, and Sebastian. They've started to seek out and help other people with powers. They find themselves mixed up with the Society of Aberrations, who is a society of gifted people who find, help, and train people with their powers. Evelyn doesn't really trust the Society of Aberrations because something feels a little bit off. Her friends are convinced the society is good, and they potentially have a way to cure Mr. Sebastian. So they start working together....but something still seems a little off.
That's enough summary.
I still love the dynamics between Mr. Kent, Evelyn, and Sebastian. The secondary characters also play off each other so well, they're complex, they grow, they build off of each other, and the story may be centered around Evelyn, but it's about everyone.
Basically, if you loved book 1, you won't be disappointed in book 2.
I do want to go into a little bit of spoiler land.
Do not read anymore if you don't want spoilers. SPOILER LAND begins NOW.
So at the end of the book, there's a pivotal moment where Evelyn must make the impossible choice between her sister and the rest of the people at the ball. HOWEVER, what I liked most is that the authors did not shy away from Evelyn's choice, and the fallout is crippling, intense, but makes sense with Evelyn's character. As awful as it is, I have to give MAD PROPS to the authors for sticking with it, and making Evelyn's choice valid. It was a very intense, emotional moment, and I loved how it unfolded (loved how it unfolded = very well written to clarify).
Can't wait to see what book 3 has in store.
Happy reading!!
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