The Mime Order

The Mime Order – Samantha Shannon
The Bone Season, Book #2
Genre: Urban Fantasy / Dystopian Fantasy / Paranormal Thriller
 
Tropes:
Underground rebellion against oppressive regimes
Fugitive protagonist navigating dangerous alliances
Slow-burn romance amidst political intrigue
 
Summary
Paige Mahoney escapes the clandestine prison city of Oxford and returns to London, where she discovers a newfound taste for revolution. Despite being a fugitive, the Republic of Scion’s all-seeing eye hunts her relentlessly, forcing her to reconnect with Jaxon Hall, her charismatic yet brutal employer, to maintain her foothold in the criminal underworld.
Determined to expose corruption within the syndicate, Paige seeks the legendary Rose Crown while navigating the dangerous expectations of rival factions in an ancient conflict. The Mime Order continues the Bone Season saga with intricate worldbuilding, tense action, and slow-burn romance, showcasing Paige’s cunning, resilience, and evolving power in a richly imagined dystopian world.