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A review by unchainedreader
City of Villains by Estelle Laure
4.0
City of Villains By Estelle Laure Book Review
Summary
Mary Elizabeth Heart lives with her aunt in the part of the city known as the Scar. Most of the people who live in this part of the city are legacies of those who have lost their magic. When Mary Elizabeth isn’t at school or hanging out with her friends at Wonderland, she is working with a detective for the local police named Bella. When Mary Elizabeth’s classmates begin to go missing, Mary Elizabeth and Bella dive into the case.
Thoughts
This was a very quick read. I had a lot of fun trying to determine who some of the Disney characters were (some were really obvious, while others took some thinking). I wasn’t super attached to the character of Mary Elizabeth, and I kept imagining Bella as Detective Santiago from Brooklyn Nine Nine.
The story arc itself was gorgeous. Information was revealed in bits and pieces at just the right moment to provide some extra suspense. I do wish there was a little more geographical information so I could picture the layout of the city better in my mind.
Target Audience
Based on some of the subject matter, I would say this book is appropriate for young adult readers. I would be hesitant to consider this a middle grade novel.
Conclusion
This was a quick fun read that many teenage girls will enjoy reading. I am interested in seeing the second installment.
Rating: 4 Stars
Summary
Mary Elizabeth Heart lives with her aunt in the part of the city known as the Scar. Most of the people who live in this part of the city are legacies of those who have lost their magic. When Mary Elizabeth isn’t at school or hanging out with her friends at Wonderland, she is working with a detective for the local police named Bella. When Mary Elizabeth’s classmates begin to go missing, Mary Elizabeth and Bella dive into the case.
Thoughts
This was a very quick read. I had a lot of fun trying to determine who some of the Disney characters were (some were really obvious, while others took some thinking). I wasn’t super attached to the character of Mary Elizabeth, and I kept imagining Bella as Detective Santiago from Brooklyn Nine Nine.
The story arc itself was gorgeous. Information was revealed in bits and pieces at just the right moment to provide some extra suspense. I do wish there was a little more geographical information so I could picture the layout of the city better in my mind.
Target Audience
Based on some of the subject matter, I would say this book is appropriate for young adult readers. I would be hesitant to consider this a middle grade novel.
Conclusion
This was a quick fun read that many teenage girls will enjoy reading. I am interested in seeing the second installment.
Rating: 4 Stars