The Pale Dreamer

The Pale Dreamer – Samantha Shannon
The Bone Season, Novella / Prequel
Genre: Urban Fantasy / Paranormal / Dystopian Fantasy
 
Tropes:
Young protagonist discovering hidden powers
Crime-ridden underworld with supernatural stakes
Rivalries and gang politics in a dystopian city
 
Summary
In the heart of Scion London, a dangerous poltergeist threatens the city, and only the clairvoyant underworld can contain it. Sixteen-year-old Paige Mahoney works for Jaxon Hall, the notorious mime-lord of the city, who suspects she hides a powerful gift that has yet to emerge.
Caught between rival gangs vying for control of the supernatural prize and the deadly rules of the clairvoyant underground, Paige must navigate treachery, ambition, and danger. The Pale Dreamer serves as an exhilarating prequel to the Bone Season series, exploring Paige’s early days, the emergence of her abilities, and her first steps into the perilous world that will shape her destiny.