Masquerade

Paperback, 400 pages

Published June 1, 2017 by Pan Macmillan, imusti.

ISBN:
978-1-5098-0778-9
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After a long gap between books, a recap is required. If you don’t have the time to re-read, never fear, Anisa starts off the book telling the story so far in her own way. Anisa has spent much of the story inside a Vestige so is as much an observer as the reader.

Masquerade manages to be rather topical despite being a gaslight fantasy. The Foresters are a movement wanting a better life for the working classes of Ellada. Whilst the royal family appear to be living a life of luxury, many are living in poverty, exploited by their employers. The people feel disillusioned by the lack of progress made by the Foresters and a splinter group has emerged, one who thinks you can get more done with violence.

As the crowds are riled up, blaming people who are different for their problems, it’s hard not to compare it to …