1889 Paris on the cusp of the World Fair, a band of misfits work together to steal an artifact. What starts out as a heist that will bring power to some of the main characters and freedom to the others, quickly turns into a combination of heist, whodunit, mystery with layers upon layers of intrigue and deception. Our central character, Severin, was denied his inheritance years ago and has made it his mission to “acquire” objects related to The Order, the overarching political system that keeps order amongst the remaining houses that protect a secret from the dawn of time. When he receives an ultimatum from Hypnos, heir to House Nyx, Severin finds himself needing to use his team of talented outcasts to help him out of a bind. If he is successful with retrieving the item Hypnos wants, Hypnos promises to help him regain his seat in The Order. The band of misfits each have their own special talent and affinity that come together to make the perfect heist team. The characters' back stories give us an insight into their motivations and personality quirks in a beautifully seamless way. This story of an inheritance denied, a band of misfits, a theft, secret societies, magical realism with a steam punk flare ends with us asking the questions how much would you be willing to give up to have everything you think you want. I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
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