Mary HoffmanFiction · Fantasy·b. 1945
City of Masks
Synopsis
Lucien, a boy battling cancer, finds an escape from his illness and his parents' worries each night. Through a magical gift, his mind travels to Bellezza, a Venice-like city where he discovers he's a Stravagante, a rare individual who can journey between worlds in their sleep. As Lucien befriends locals and learns about his new abilities, he uncovers a dangerous plot to assassinate Bellezza's beloved ruler. Saving the city means risking his only way back to his family and his real life.
How it reads
Prose complexity 1/10
