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Mika is not your average twelve-year-old--and she's about to prove it. It's 1880, and in the frigid city of Stockholm, death lurks around every corner. Twelve-year-old Mika knows that everyone in her orphanage will struggle to survive this winter. But at least the notorious serial killer the Night Raven is finally off the streets...or is he? Mika is shocked when a newborn baby is left at the orphanage in the middle of the night, by a boy with a cryptic message. Who is he? And who is this "Dark Angel" he speaks of? When a detective shows up, Mika senses something even more sinister is going on. Drawn in by Mika's unique ability to notice small details--a skill Mika has always used to survive--the gruff Detective Hoff unwittingly recruits her to help him with his investigation into a gruesome murder. Mika knows she should stay far, far away, and yet...with such little hope for her future, could this be an opportunity? Maybe, just maybe, this is Mika's chance to be someone who matters.… (more)
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A bit too violent to be a cozy and too sweet to be realistic, it's a fast-moving mystery that doesn't ask too much of the reader.
Although way outside the target audience, I enjoyed this book. Mike is a great protagonist, brave, smart, and ruled by logic in assessing the world around her. The story is a fast-paced easy read that I suspect would appeal to young kids. It should be noted, however, that it may be too violent for kids under twelve.
I received a copy of this book from Edelweiss+ and Amazon Publishing in exchange for an honest review