A Cinderella tale of deception and mystery.
Everyone in Venesia wears a mask that indicates his or her station in life. Evie’s mask sets her apart as an artisan; like her father, she is a mask maker by trade.
When Evie’s father is killed in a fire at their studio, the criminal who sets the fire also brands Evie with a mark that identifies her as a part of his criminal band, thus putting her life in danger. She then goes into hiding and turns to her friend Aiden for help bringing the arsonist to justice.
As Aiden’s identity is slowly revealed, Evie’s relationship with him moves from friendship to love. But will their true identities prevent them from finding lifelong happiness together?
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Title: What Is Hidden
Author: Lauren Skidmore
Publisher: Cedar Fort
Release Date: May 13, 2014
ISBN: 978-1462114290
Formats: 288 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, softcover; e-book
Genre: YA Romantic Fantasy
I love fairy tale re-tellings so this book definitely caught my eye! This story has elements of Cinderella in it, but it’s not a straightforward retelling. I loved the two main characters and their friendship and banter. I was intrigued by the idea of how masks were used in the society, although there were several times when facial gestures were referenced that seemed out of place if the person was wearing a full mask. There were also several things brought up at the very end of the book that raised unanswered questions, which makes me hope that there is a second book planned!