 | Forbidden Room (Last Hope School For Magical Delinquents) Author: Pau Preto, Nicki | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
Lavinia “Vin” Lucas has finally found a home. At Last Hope School, she’s made friends (including a magical fire sprite!) who love her for who she is, and gifted headmistress, Ava Hope is guiding her in her newfound abilities as a Chameleon. Sequel to Last Hope School For Magical Delinquents.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (09/01/25)
School Library Journal (10/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 10/01/2025 Gr 5–8—A charming cast of magical underdogs find their place in this captivating series. Lavinia "Vin" Lucas wound up at the Last Hope School for Magical Delinquents after her unruly powers got her expelled from one too many mainstream magic schools. At the conclusion of the first book, Vin harnessed her "chameleon" magic ability to absorb Headmistress Ava Hope's warding powers, an action that saved her life but also raised alarms within the magical community. Hope's notorious brother, Adam, had a similar ability and became addicted to stealing others' powers before he died. True to her name, Headmistress Hope remains positive that Vin will remain uncorrupted, but her opinion is undermined when a group of school board inspectors moves into Last Hope and seems intent on shutting it down and catching Vin in a misstep. Through strong support from a colorful group of other delinquents and a mysterious new student, Vin investigates a historical mystery, dodges school board bureaucracy, and struggles to fully trust her nascent powers. VERDICT Recommended for readers who love The School for Good and Evil or The Marvellers. - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
