Masquerade

By: Kylie Fornasier
Genre: YFB - General fiction (Children's/Teenage)
Published by: Penguin Australia
Published: 23 Jul 2014
ISBN: 9780143571070

Description

It's the Carnevale of 1750 and Venice's ballrooms, theatres, palazzos and squares are filled with delicious gossip, devilish fun and dangerous games. In this glittering masked world, everyone has a secret...

Set in an age of decadence made famous by Casanova, Masquerade uncovers the secrets of seven teens, from the highest aristocrat to the lowest servant – their dreams, desires, loves, loyalties ... and betrayals.

All the world's a stage. Let the show begin.

Review

Set in Venice in the 18^th Century, it’s Carnevale time and everyone is partying.

The story follows the lives of six teenagers - from servants to the nobles they work for. Everyone has secrets and it is easier to hide behind a mask when no one knows who you are.  There is intrigue, fabulous fashion, friendship, love and mostly secrets.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and although the publisher says it is a standalone novel it is left wide open for a sequel.

It is fast paced and entertaining and perfect for 15-16 year old girls, but best suited to those who are into historical fiction. 

Reviewed by Michelle