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Mystic City
Mystic City is set in a world where society is starkly divided, not by wealth or class, but by light and darkness. One part of the city lives in perpetual daylight, enjoying privilege and order, while the other half endures endless night, facing hardship and oppression. This rigid separation dictates every aspect of life, creating an unbridgeable chasm between its inhabitants. The narrative centers on the explosive discovery that this division is not natural but a carefully constructed system, hiding profound secrets and a brutal history. The story primarily follows a young woman from the sunlit world and a young man from the shadowed depths. Bound by their opposing circumstances, their lives intersect, igniting an immediate and forbidden attraction. Their burgeoning relationship becomes a dangerous act of defiance, challenging the very foundations of their society and forcing them to confront the prejudices ingrained in them since birth. As they navigate their feelings, they also begin to uncover the uncomfortable truths behind their city's existence and the sacrifices made to maintain its fractured peace. Mystic City explores potent themes of social injustice, the corrupting nature of power, and the universal desire for freedom and connection that transcends artificial barriers. It delves into the complexities of prejudice, the courage it takes to question established norms, and the powerful allure of forbidden love. The compelling nature of the novel lies in its high-stakes romantic entanglement set against a backdrop of socio-political intrigue, a ticking clock of impending danger, and the promise of a rebellion that could shatter their world or set its people free.
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1 copy
Publisher
Corgi Books
Pages
416
Format
PAPERBACK
ISBN-13
9780552567640
ISBN-10
0552567647
Language
English
Published
2012-01-01
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