{"product_id":"9781250078025","title":"These Vicious Masks (These Vicious Masks Series #1)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJane Austen meets X-Men in this thrilling Victorian adventure full of magic and mysticism, perfect for anyone who loves a confident, rebellious heroine, snappy dialogue, and a hint of romance.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngland, 1882. Evelyn is bored with society and its expectations. So when her beloved sister, Rose, mysteriously vanishes, she ignores her parents and travels to London to find her, accompanied by the dashing Mr. Kent. But they're not the only ones looking for Rose. The reclusive, young gentleman Sebastian Braddock is also searching for her, claiming that both sisters have special healing powers. Evelyn is convinced that Sebastian must be mad, until she discovers that his strange tales of extraordinary people are true—and that her sister is in graver danger than she feared.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads, \u003ci\u003eThese Vicious Masks\u003c\/i\u003e is an action-packed, genre-bending novel by debut authors Tarun Shanker and Kelly Zekas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThese Vicious Masks\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Striking a strong balance between \u003cb\u003eromance and mystery\u003c\/b\u003e, this novel captures society’s rules just as well as it does the unbelievable powers of the main characters. Readers will easily be swept up in its \u003cb\u003efast pace and sympathetic narrator\u003c\/b\u003e, who is filled with both self-doubt and resolve to do anything to protect those she loves. This is a perfect pick for someone who wants a little magic in their Victorian novels, and its combination of \u003cb\u003ehistorical fiction and mysticism\u003c\/b\u003e will remind readers of Libba Bray’s Gemma Doyle trilogy.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This tale has \u003cb\u003ebrisk pacing, plenty of action\u003c\/b\u003e, and a heroine with more than her fair share of \u003cb\u003egirl-power confidence.\u003c\/b\u003e\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is a great read, \u003cb\u003ecompelling and addictive\u003c\/b\u003e. Well written and great character development you cannot stop reading. I was spellbound from the beginning and I thoroughly enjoyed the journey!” —Sue Speakman, reader on Swoon Reads.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“My favorite thing about this book is the dialogue. The authors intricately composed period-style phrasing with a modern-day wit that is incredibly \u003cb\u003enuanced and thoughtful\u003c\/b\u003e – very well done. I was successfully transported by the characters in a way that rivaled my indulgence in Harry Potterland.” —Cayla O'Connell, reader on SwoonReads.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“So much fun! Like a story by one of the Bronte sisters or Jane Austen, except the characters are much more\u003cb\u003e self-aware and genre-savvy.\u003c\/b\u003e” —Duncan Pflaster, reader on SwoonReads.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Feiwel \u0026 Friends","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47142431162608,"sku":"9781250078025","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781250078025_p0.jpg?v=1769892169","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781250078025","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}