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Set in a post-Second Civil War American West, the novel follows seventeen-year-old Serendipity "Pity" Jones, a sharpshooter who inherited her perfect aim and a pair of six shooters from her mother. Pity is offered a life of fame and fortune in Cessation, a glittering city where lawlessness thrives, and she stars in and lives at the Theater Vespertine. As she navigates this new world, she discovers there is a dark cost to the freedom and success she has been offered.
Quick Summary
A sharpshooting heroine commanding the stage of a mysterious theater in a lawless post-Civil War West makes this a Wild West tale unlike any other, with danger lurking behind every spotlight. Readers will root for Serendipity "Pity" Jones as she navigates deadly showdowns, uncovers dark secrets, and discovers the terrifying price of her gilded cage. If your kid loves morally complex heroines with serious edge like in "The Hunger Games" or "Six of Crows," they'll be totally hooked on Pity's journey. This is perfect for teens in grades 9-12 who enjoy darkly atmospheric stories with high-stakes action and characters they won't forget.