The Shadows of Rookhaven

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In this exquisite sequel, Mirabelle, a half-human, half-monster, faces a sinister threat to her home and family. Shadows loom over Rookhaven Village, endangering both humans and monsters. Struggling with her identity after discovering her mixed heritage, Mirabelle feels like an outsider among the monsters who raised her and the humans she cannot fully connect with, especially after the devastation of The Blitz. As the Great Configuration, a rare event, approaches, humans and monsters gather for the festivities. However, a young boy named Billy, desperate to protect his own, is secretly working for someone intent on destroying Mirabelle's family. When he steals something precious from her, the stakes rise dramatically. Billy is caught in a dangerous experiment that threatens both worlds. With the fate of everyone she loves hanging in the balance, Mirabelle must risk everything to confront this looming disaster. This stunning gothic fantasy concludes Pádraig Kenny's duology, revealing that family transcends mere location; it is defined by the love and connection we find within ourselves.