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The sequel to the fabulous Eyes Like Stars takes Beatrice and friends out of the Theatre Illuminata and into the world at large on a rescue mission. The plot is once again steeped in Shakespeare and magical story lore. The characters are flawed, interesting, and compelling. And the world building is imaginitive and vivid. I did get lost a few times during the narrative, the plot twists just keep coming!, but I really enjoyed it. And Ms. Mantchev did something I never dreamed she would do. She made me doubt my allegiance to Nate by making Ariel a force to be reckoned with. I can't wait to read the third to see how Beatrice's story ends.