A clever set up for a magical story full of questions, secrets and a touch of danger. Serafina is a secret resident of the Biltmore Estates with her father, an engineer. Not knowing anything about herself, and only out at night to catch rats, Serafina sees a man in a black cloak and the mystery begins.
Children are disappearing, and with Serafina’s knowledge of the mysterious man, she decides she wil have to solve the mystery. But, she’s not doing it alone, Braeden is the nephew of the owners, and not only does he befriend her, but agrees to keep the secret of her existence.
There were so many wonderful points of this story: the secrets that Serafina uncovers about herself and her own destiny and abilities, the solid friendship between she and Braeden, and even the creepy moments wandering the estate. While I would have loved a bit more development of both Serafina and Braeden’s characters, a bit of background to explain why her father was so careful about revealing her own history, and even some more moments where Serafina actually questioned her life. But, the story despite a bit of a slow middle picked up neatly and raced to the end, leaving me to forget about what I wanted and just enjoying the ride. Perfect for readers 10 or older, there’s plenty to explore and like about this story.