Wednesday, April 10, 2024

The Misfits #1: A royal Conundrum

Yee, Lisa. The Misfits #1: A royal Conundrum. 2024. 288p. ISBN 9781984830296.


Olive doesn't fit in anywhere. She attracts troubles through no fault of her own, and has a tendency to find herself in tight spots. Her grandmother, who used to take care of her when her parents were gone on their frequent trips, has recently passed away, and the home has been lonely and empty without her. Called down to the school office, Olive wonders what she's done now to earn yet another trip to this dreaded place. Strangely, she's met by her mother, who tells her she's not in trouble, but it's time to go.

Back home, Olive discovers that her mother, who is about to leave on yet another trip with her father, has enrolled Olive in a boarding school up the coast, and she starts today. Surprised, Olive packs quickly, and drops her suitcase in the car. She soon finds herself in RASCH, a reforming art school located in a former castle on an island that was then turned into a prison before becoming a school. Left with her mother's suitcase by accident instead of her own, Olive must navigate being the new kid at a new school.

But RASCH is not what it seems. In fact, RASCH also train teen spies, and soon Olive joins an eclectic crew of specialists and starts training, honing skills she didn't know she had. However, RASCH is threatened with closing due to a lack of funds. A planned fundraiser centered on a famous jewel auction is planned to replenish the coffers, but one of the greatest jewel thief is also on the prowl, looking to steal this amazing gem. It will be up to Olive and her friends to prevent the theft and save their schools, otherwise they must return to their own boring lives!

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