Serafina herself is an enchanting heroine, brave and determined, and her attraction to the dark forest adds another layer of suspense and mystery.Description for Serafina and the Black Cloak (The Serafina Series) Paperback. 'The vast estate with a haunted past and a creepy present makes for an atmospheric setting, and Serafina's multiple narrow escapes from her enemy are absolutely thrilling. A creepy, suspenseful read.'- School Library Journal Serafina's friendship with Braeden is heartfelt and believable. 'The story drips with suspense, wrapping readers in to the narrative just as easily as the man in the black cloak binds his young victims. makes for an eerie historical mystery.'- Publishers Weekly 'Serafina's quest to understand herself and her unknown family history, along with some truly creepy moments and imagery. Serafina has enough mystery and fantasy (with a fair amount of creepiness) to satisfy young readers.'- Historical Novel Society The setting is just as engaging: the Biltmore drips with opulence and the surrounding forest with sufficient eeriness. 'Serafina narrates with an engaging voice that draws the reader into her world. Adults and children will eagerly follow Serafina from the basement into a world of self-discovery, justice, and new friendships.'- Kirkus The book leaves readers satisfied with the plot but hungry for more about its unusual heroine.

Each new clue adds another brush stroke to this keenly perceptive portrait of a young girl searching for answers about herself and the world around her. 'Beatty spins an enchanting mystery through lonely Serafina's golden eyes. A finely detailed setting, strong characterization, rich foreshadowing, and haunting imagery, all work to build suspense throughout.'- SLC 'An entrancing historical, mystery thriller, Beatty tells the story through Serafina's searching and inner dialogue. Even better than its predecessor, a sequel that delivers nonstop thrills from beginning to end.'- Kirkus, starred review

Each place reveals history and clues to Serafina's life and those of other gifted, mysterious beings. *'Beatty continues to build a fascinating magical world, the Blue Ridge Mountains and Biltmore Estate developing beyond mere settings into characters themselves. Eerie gothic imagery, a ferociously scrappy heroine, and an elegant setting combine seamlessly to create a captivating mystery that will be well received by fans.'- School Library Journal Readers who enjoyed the first novel will not be disappointed in this continuation and will anxiously await the next exciting adventure. 'The characterization is solid, and the powerful imagery that made the first installment such a success is more consistent here. St Joseph's University (Brooklyn Voices Series).

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