City of Ghosts - by Victoria Schwab (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br> From #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Victoria (V.E.) Schwab (<i>The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue</i>) comes a sweeping, spooky, evocative adventure, perfect for fans of <i>Stranger Things</i>. An instant bestseller! <p></p>Ever since Cass almost drowned (okay, she did drown, but she doesn't like to think about it), she can pull back the Veil that separates the living from the dead . . . and enter the world of spirits. Her best friend is even a ghost.So things are already pretty strange. But they're about to get much stranger.When Cass's parents start hosting a TV show about the world's most haunted places, the family heads off to Edinburgh, Scotland. Here, graveyards, castles, and secret passageways teem with restless phantoms. And when Cass meets a girl who shares her gift, she realizes how much she still has to learn about the Veil -- and herself.And she'll have to learn fast. The city of ghosts is more dangerous than she ever imagined. <p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br> <b>Praise for <i>City of Ghosts</i>: </b>Spine tingling and page-turning, perfectly blending humor, heart, and adventure . . . I loved it! -- Jennifer A. Nielsen, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The False Prince</i>This book has it all -- a ghost for a best friend, a city brimming with magic, and a brave girl discovering her strange power. A thrilling and chilling mystery that will have you counting the days until Cass's next adventure. -- Zoraida Cordova, author of the Brooklyn Brujas series* This atmospheric ghost story from Schwab (the Monsters of Verity duology) chills and charms while challenging readers to face their fears. Courageous, quick-witted Cassidy inspires, her relationship with Jacob is tender, and the thrilling conclusion is sure to gratify. -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred reviewBegs to be read in the dark of night. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>Schwab paints an eerie portrait of haunted locales and her descriptions of the various ghosts and their terrible ends will send shivers down even the bravest readers' spines . . . This fast-paced, spooky ghost story filled with international adventure is sure to please horror enthusiasts and armchair travelers. -- <i>School Library Journal</i>Readers craving a spooky story that won't terrorize their dreams will do well with this. Genuine frights are offset by Cass' rapport with Jacob, which injects a steady stream of humor into the spirited, mysterious narrative. A polished, fast-paced read, sure to be popular . . . Schwab's YA fantasies are regularly best-sellers, and this has every reason to follow suit. -- <i>Booklist</i>[A] fresh spin on ghost tales. [Schwab] evokes the real-world Edinburgh with plenty of vivid sensory detail, and imbues the Veil and its inhabitants with spine-tingling spookiness and melancholy. The humor and warmth of the protagonists' strong bond and the support and safety of Cass's and Lara's loving families nicely balance the suspense of this supernatural adventure. -- <i>The Horn Book</i> <p/><br></br><p><b> About The Author </b></p></br></br> Victoria Schwab is the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of more than a dozen novels for readers of all ages, including <i>City of Ghosts</i> and <i>Tunnel of Bones</i>, <i>Everyday Angel: Three Novels</i>, the Shades of Magic series (which has been translated into over 15 languages), <i>This Savage Song</i>, and <i>Our Dark Duet</i>. Victoria can often be found haunting Paris streets and trudging up Scottish hillsides. Usually, she's tucked in the corner of a coffee shop, dreaming up stories. Visit her online at veschwab.com.
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