Dark Metropolis

Dark Metropolis is a compelling young adult urban fantasy that follows sixteen-year-old Thea Holder. Her life is challenging; she works nightly to support herself and her mother, who is grappling with a magic-induced mental illness after Thea's father went missing in a war. When Thea's best friend, Nan, disappears, Thea is drawn into the city's hidden magical underbelly. She teams up with Freddy, a charming but secretive young man, to uncover the sinister truths lurking beneath the city's glamorous facade. This book explores themes of family loyalty, resilience in the face of adversity, and the courage to confront dark forces, both external and internal. It's a rich, atmospheric read for mature young readers.

Sixteen-year-old Thea's mother is sinking deeper into mental illness since her husband was reported missing, presumed dead, during the war, but it is the disappearance of Thea's best friend, Nan, that allies her with Freddy, whose magical abilities are connected with the sinister city's darkest secrets.