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Synopsis
*In an alternate London where magical creatures are preserved in a museum, two teens find themselves caught in a web of intrigue, deception, and danger.* Vespa Nyx wants nothing more than to spend the rest of her life cataloging Unnatural creatures in her father’s museum, but as she gets older, the requirement to become a lady and find a husband is looming large. Syrus Reed’s Tinker family has always served and revered the Unnaturals from afar, but when his family is captured to be refinery slaves, he finds that his fate may be bound up with Vespa’s—and with the Unnaturals. As the danger grows, Vespa and Syrus find themselves in a tightening web of deception and intrigue. At stake may be the fate of New London—and the world.
Is The Unnaturalists (The Unnaturalists #1) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This alternate Victorian fantasy features themes of slavery, class inequality, and dangerous intrigue suitable for middle grade readers. Violence is mild and age-appropriate with no sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include slavery, captivity, and class struggle.
Who'll love this
Readers will love the magical creatures, the mystery surrounding the museum, and the unlikely friendship between Vespa and Syrus as they fight for freedom.