The Lone City 3: The Black Key (The Lone City Trilogy)

by Amy Ewing

Other authorsAndrew Smith (Cover Design)
Paperback, 2016

Status

Available

Call number

813.6

Publication

Walker Books (2016), 304 pages

Description

Fantasy. Young Adult Fiction. Young Adult Literature. HTML: The thrilling conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Lone City trilogy, which began with The Jewel, a book BCCB said "will have fans of Oliver's Delirium, Cass's The Selection, and DeStefano's Wither breathless." For too long, Violet and the people of the outer circles of the Lone City have lived in service of the royalty of the Jewel. But now, the secret society known as the Black Key is preparing to seize power. While Violet knows she is at the center of this rebellion, she has a more personal stake in itâ??for her sister, Hazel, has been taken by the Duchess of the Lake. Now, after fighting so hard to escape the Jewel, Violet must do everything in her power to return not only to save Hazel, but the future of the Lone City.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member wagner.sarah35
A good ending to a trilogy which surprised me in its depth, world-building, and complexity. This volume concludes the series, but remains compelling and suspenseful to the last, making it a quick read. Highly recommended for fans of YA dystopias.
LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
I'm often left at the end of reading some of these wondering about what happens next. What will they do with the trauma and will they actually manage to have relationships that aren't shaded by all the shenanigans.

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

304 p.; 5.08 inches

ISBN

1406347590 / 9781406347593

Barcode

2915
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