Name: The Crooked Mask
ISBN: 9781471409202

Rachel Burge

Part ghost story, part murder mystery - a creepy and magical tale steeped in Norse myth, perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman.

The Crooked Mask

Stefie 

I was so excited when I heard Rachel will publish a second book in the series of The Twisted Tree, because that book was one of the best read in 2018. The Crooked Mask is as amazing and I will tell you why I gave it a four stars and not a 5 stars. 

First of all, I have no doubt in my mind that Rachel will nailed this second book. I am a huge fan of Rachel's writing style and this series is amazing. The atmosphere of this book is so thick and felt so real, it made me feel like I just came back from a wild wild adventure. I was completely hypnotized and absorbed into the story. The setting, the characters, the mood, everything felt so real, too real for me even. It's eerie (very very very eerie) & spooky, I gasped many times. It's a huge plus because it is sets in Norway. As someone who resides here, it makes me so happy!
I also love how every characters are so distinct from one another, and you can easily remember who is who. Also, usually me and the book with circus/carnaval/carnival themed, did not go along so well. But I'm glad The Crooked Mask changed that for me! So, Rachel, hats off to you! :)

Now the reasons I gave it 4 stars.
1. I feel like I would enjoy it more if I am familiar with norse mythology. Because the mythology in the second book is way more than the first one. Hence, it took me a while to understand some scenes.
2. The ending is different that I'd hoped for.

Other than that, my gosh this book is amazing and I will read anything by Rachel Burge :)

Part ghost story, part murder mystery - a creepy and magical tale steeped in Norse myth, perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman.

Welcome to the Circus of Myth & Mayhem - where performers re-enact tales of the Norse gods wearing masks which mysteriously change expression, the creepy jester isn't quite human, and the big top is full of the dead.
Martha arrives at the circus, deep in the forests of Northern Norway, determined to learn how Nina died. Did she fall from the trapeze as Stig said, or was there more to her 'accident?'
Drawn into a dangerous game of the gods, Martha must look behind the mask and see the truth . . . before it's too late.

Following the events of THE TWISTED TREE, THE CROOKED MASK continues the story of Martha and Stig as she comes to terms with her magical inheritance.

The Crooked Mask

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