The Mime Order

In the second book of Samantha Shannon's dark fantasy series, The Bone Season, Paige Mahoney has escaped Oxford and become a fugitive in dystopian London, where she begins to embrace her role in the fight against a powerful and watchful authority. As she navigates the criminal underworld and reconnects with her former employer, Paige faces new challenges in exposing corruption and vying for the coveted Rose Crown. The series features rich worldbuilding, evolving characters, and a slow-burn romance that highlights Shannon’s storytelling prowess.