Wren and I might not be Paper Girls anymore, but we are still capable of creating fire.Īnd now we have a whole world to set ablaze. Read my review of book one, Girls of Paper and Fire.

Will Lei succeed in her quest to overthrow the monarchy and protect her love for Wren, or will she fall victim to the sinister magic that seeks to destroy her? Meanwhile, an evil plot to eliminate the rebel uprising is taking shape, fueled by dark magic and vengeance. The journey is made even more treacherous thanks to a heavy bounty on Lei’s head, as well as insidious doubts that threaten to tear Lei and Wren apart from within. Now Lei and her warrior love Wren must travel the kingdom to gain support from the far-flung rebel clans. But slaying the cruel Demon King wasn’t the end of the plan-it’s just the beginning. Lei, the naive country girl who became a royal courtesan, is now known as the Moonchosen, the commoner who managed to do what no one else could. Summary: In this mesmerizing sequel to the New York Times bestselling Girls of Paper and Fire, Lei and Wren have escaped their oppressive lives in the Hidden Palace, but soon learn that freedom comes with a terrible cost. Rep: ownvoices Asian-inspired world and characters Packed full of adventure, romance, exoticism and the power of friendship, THE ELITES is a highly compelling and beautifully written novel from a supremely talented debut author.Book: Girls of Storm and Shadow (Girls of Paper and Fire #2) by Natasha Ngan Forced to flee the city with her best friend Butterfly (a boy with genetically-enhanced wings), Silver will have to fight to find her family, uncover the truth about Neo-Babel and come to terms with her complicated feelings for Butterfly. She'd never dream of leaving - but then she fails to prevent the assassination of Neo Babel's president, setting off a chain of events more shocking and devastating than she could ever have imagined.

Fifteen-year-old Silver is an Elite, a citizen of Neo-Babel chosen to guard the city due to her superior DNA. Only one city has survived: Neo-Babel, a city full of cultures - and racial tension. A beautifully written futuristic romance 'There is a rumour that the Elites don't bleed.' Hundreds of years into the future, wars, riots, resource crises and rising sea-levels have destroyed the old civilisations.

The Elites by Natasha Ngan