"the city of shadows".
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Last published Mon, Apr 14, 2025
Synopsis - The City of Shadows
After losing her mother in a mysterious accident, Luna grew up in a dark orphanage run by the cruel Charlotte. At 14, she and her best friend Gabi are adopted by a strange couple and taken to Sombra Verde - a seemingly perfect city, full of secrets.
There, they meet Luke and Matt, two boys who quickly become more than just allies. As bonds form and feelings grow, the four uncover that they're trapped in an invisible web of control, lies, and erased memories.
Now, Luna must face the ghosts of her past, the dangers of the present, and the choices that will shape everyone's future. Because in Sombra Verde... nothing
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