Once a street child, now returning to the city for her revenge, Ren begins to con a very wealthy and noble family. At least, that’s the plan. As she learns the family secrets, Ren finds her beliefs and ideas challenged. With danger approaching from all sides, Ren must choose how far she will go to run the con. This is the type of story where I don’t wish to say too much, I’d rather just hand you the book itself! Reminiscent of Tamora Pierce, the world-building is beautifully crafted and compelling. This is not a book for the faint of heart, but rather for readers who want to be taken on a journey with shadowy lairs, fickle magic, and long-running heists. I finished this book over a period of two days because I always felt so eager to return to the world!

The Mask of Mirrors surprised and captivated me in equal measure. I’m also fascinated by tarot, so I thought the pattern-reading that the authors created was ingenious. The story-telling is rich and layered, containing careful details and intriguing characters. I love when world-building is inclusive and features positive LGBTQ rep. Needless to say, I’m looking forward to a reread and plan to purchase a finished copy! I can’t wait to see how the story continues! If you enjoy complex world-building, morally gray characters, and dark mysteries to unravel, you need to check out The Mask of Mirrors. The Mask of Mirrors releases on January 19, 2021. Thank you to M.A. Carrick, Orbit Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.