The Mask of Mirrors (Rook & Rose Book 1)

Name: The Mask of Mirrors (Rook & Rose Book 1)
Price: 1.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (1724 reviews)
Author: M. A. Carrick

by M. A. Carrick

Literary Fiction Fantasy

4.4 (1,724)

4.4 stars from 1,724 reviews. Top 83% of Literary Fiction books we track.

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Perfect for you if...

You love intricate heist plots where the con is as compelling as the world-building itself.
You want lush, detailed fantasy with morally grey characters whose motivations shift as often as their allegiances.
You enjoy multiple perspectives weaving together—crime lords, guards, heirs, and vigilantes all with secrets that collide.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer straightforward good-versus-evil narratives with clear moral lines.
You want a fast-paced story; this one rewards patience with layered plotting and slow reveals.
You're looking for romance as a central storyline rather than a thread among many.

About this book

The Mask of Mirrors is the first book in the Rook & Rose trilogy by M. A. Carrick. Ren is a liar and thief raised in the slums of Nadežra who fled to save her sister. She returns to the city with a plan to infiltrate a noble house and secure her fortune and her sister's future through deception. Her scheme is one of many secrets in the city of dreams. Enigmatic crime lord Derossi Vargo, stony captain of the guard Grey Serrado, dashing heir Leato Traementis, and the legendary vigilante the Rook all harbor secrets that could expose her own. As corrupt nightmare magic spreads through the city, the feuds of its aristocrats and the dangers of its impoverished underbelly become intertwined, with Ren at the center of it all.

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$1.99 – $9.99

Currently on sale at $1.99 — 80% off peak. Price has dropped 20 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 99 days. Typically stays discounted for 1882 days.

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Currently around #63K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.4★ from 1,724 reviews

Gaining approximately 23 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.4 over the tracking period.

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