What Is Hidden Series by Lauren Skidmore

“The Chameleon is on the loose.” Despite the whispers that sprung up, the Speaker continued, “He’s stealing our masks and assuming the identities of the victims. It is our duty to warn you—do not trust the masks alone.”In Venesia, your mask is your life. It is your face, your rank, and your identity. Without a mask, you are nothing. Which makes the Chameleon the most dangerous criminal in the land... more“The Chameleon is on the loose.” Despite the whispers that sprung up, the Speaker continued, “He’s stealing our masks and assuming the identities of the victims. It is our duty to warn you—do not trust the masks alone.”In Venesia, your mask is your life. It is your face, your rank, and your identity. Without a mask, you are nothing. Which makes the Chameleon the most dangerous criminal in the land. When the Chameleon attacks the talented mask maker Evie, he not only strips away Evie’s mask, destroys her home, and kills her father, but he also brands her face with his own criminal mark that would incriminate her for his wrongdoings should it be discovered. Her only choice is to go into hiding—at the royal palace. But as she creates a new identity —and plans to exact revenge— Evie soon learns that masks hide more than just faces ...Unmask the secrets that Venesia holds in this unique and romantic spin on the classic tale of Cinderella. less

“You’re focusing on the wrong things here,” Kit said. “What should I be focusing on?” I asked. “The people who want you dead.” “Does that include you?” She grinned at me, her white teeth gleaming. After failing to exact vengeance on the prince, maskmaker Joch flees Venesia to find his long lost love. Along his way, Joch meets a red-cloaked assassin named Kit who tells him she knows where to find the answers he’s seeking... more“You’re focusing on the wrong things here,” Kit said. “What should I be focusing on?” I asked. “The people who want you dead.” “Does that include you?” She grinned at me, her white teeth gleaming. After failing to exact vengeance on the prince, maskmaker Joch flees Venesia to find his long lost love. Along his way, Joch meets a red-cloaked assassin named Kit who tells him she knows where to find the answers he’s seeking. Soon Joch and Kit are racing to avoid the prince’s guard and find their way to safety. And though Joch wants to trust Kit, he suspects she’s leading him straight into a trap. With a sumptuous setting, rich characters, and a plot that will keep you guessing, this is a dazzling story of second chances. Unravel the deceptions and uncover the mysteries in this thrilling fantasy. less

“They’ve gotten worse,” he interrupted me, his eyes grim.“Just say it. What is it?”Princess Bianca returns to her court to find it poisoned from the inside out. Faced with mysterious illnesses, power disputes, and whispers of impending death, Bianca turns to an unlikely ally—a former assassin who tried to kill her brother. But the cost of saving her kingdom may be more than what she ever anticipated—her heart. Delve into the Snow White story like never before in this thrilling romance!