Wonderstruck

Wonderstruck (2021) Allie Therin (Magic in Manhattan #3)

Set in New York, London, and Paris in 1925

Three tables had been pushed together in the middle to accommodate a big family, one toddler making an enormous mess as she gleefully ate spaghetti with her bare hands.

“We don’t owe our hearts to people who hurt us, even if they’re our blood.”

Arthur’s stomach lurched. “You punish them for speaking their mother tongues?”

“Spare the rod, spoil the child,” Westbrook said—with pride, of all things. “Their parents chose to come to our country; their children must integrate. Most of them only need it once; they rarely speak anything but English again.”

“Do you know how to play?” When Rory shook his head, Lord Fine said, “Then I’ll show you.” He leaned forward. “With the caveat that it is impossible to teach anyone to play billiards without getting rather handsy.”

“Oh, you don’t gotta worry about that,” Rory said. “Ace reminded me today that he doesn’t ever get jealous.”

“It’s fine, Ace, I know I’m the one who’s gotta get it together.” Rory turned to Lord Fine. “Sure, I’m all yours. Get as handsy as you want with me, Ace won’t care.”

Lord Fine smiled winningly at Arthur. “As handsy as I want.”

Characters: Rory Brodigan / Theodore Antonio Giovacchini-Westbrook, Mrs. Leena Brodigan, Ace / Mr. Arthur J. Kenzie, Jade Robbins, Benson Robbins, Stella Robbins, Zhang Jianwei, Zhang Ling, Sasha Aleksandra Ivanova, Pavel Ivanov, Mr. McIntyre, Gwen Gwendoline Taylor, Ellis, Wesley Collins Viscount Fine, Sebastian De León, Pastor Westbrook, Jack / Jean-Pierre Mercier, Molly, Ned, François Chance, Peter Becker, Carmen, Lord Blanshard, Baron Zeppler

Publisher: Carina Press

Rating: 8/10

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