Book description
Some things, once glimpsed, can never be unseen. . . .
It was a morning like any other, frigid and gray, when Emily Snow took to the streets of Victorian London to earn the pennies that would keep her and her little brother alive for another day. But a chance…
Why read it?
1 author picked Rise of the Darklings as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
A dive into Victorian England with magical creatures, I loved following Emily’s adventures as she comes up against the fey and learns about their secret society.
There are historical figures in the novel as well, and it was fascinating to see an alternative version of London’s history unfold. Although it is a middle-grade book, it is definitely a series that young adults and adults would enjoy too.
From Mary-Jean's list on fantasy books that blend mysticism and history.
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