Publisher: HarperTeen: Greenwillow
Series: Masque of the Red Death (bk. 1)
Genera: Steampunk/dystopian
Subjects: Plague, masks, science, wealth
Length: 319 pgs.
HC/PB: Hardcover
Summary/ product description: “Everything is in ruins.
A devastating plague has decimated the population. And those who are left live in fear of catching it as the city crumbles to pieces around them.
So what does Araby Worth have to live for?
Nights in the Debauchery Club, beautiful dresses, glittery make-up . . . and tantalizing ways to forget it all.
But in the depths of the club—in the depths of her own despair—Araby will find more than oblivion. She will find Will, the terribly handsome proprietor of the club. And Elliott, the wickedly smart aristocrat. Neither boy is what he seems. Both have secrets. Everyone does.
And Araby may find something not just to live for, but to fight for—no matter what it costs her.”
A devastating plague has decimated the population. And those who are left live in fear of catching it as the city crumbles to pieces around them.
So what does Araby Worth have to live for?
Nights in the Debauchery Club, beautiful dresses, glittery make-up . . . and tantalizing ways to forget it all.
But in the depths of the club—in the depths of her own despair—Araby will find more than oblivion. She will find Will, the terribly handsome proprietor of the club. And Elliott, the wickedly smart aristocrat. Neither boy is what he seems. Both have secrets. Everyone does.
And Araby may find something not just to live for, but to fight for—no matter what it costs her.”
My Rating: êêê
My Review: Araby is the daughter of the very important
scientist who invented the masks that prevent people from breathing in the
virus. There a love triangle. And she wants to give masks to the poor.
For a book considered steampunk, it was pretty good. I
don’t usually read steampunk, but this felt more dystopian. It still didn’t
amaze me. It was not boring, but I have a difficult time getting into things
when the main character seems depressed. I like 1st person present
tense, but the characters weren’t interesting. I love the descriptions and the
masks. It was sort of like an alternate New Orleans, except they called the alligators
crocodiles instead. Crocs are only from Aussie I thought. Anyways, I love
reading scary virus books, I just wasn’t crazy about the story line since it
had very little action.
I recommend this to people who like steampunk, or like
dystopian and want to give steampuck a try. It you love dark and lyrical books
or love Poe, then this may be for you.
Cover Art Review: I love that it’s metallic and the
title is rainbow. I love the typeface design. And the ragged cut pages are so
cool!
~Haley G
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