The Forbidden Room
The Forbidden Room by Nicki Pau Preto is set to be published by Penguin Group on September 30, 2025. This 336-page book continues the story of Lavinia “Vin” Lucas and her friends at Last Hope School for Magical Delinquents, where they navigate the complexities of friendship and magical abilities. As Vin settles into her new home, she faces challenges from the Magical School Board, which is intent on removing headmistress Ava Hope due to her unconventional methods.
In this sequel, readers will find Vin confronting the growing threat of the Free Mages and their new leader, who seeks to exploit her powers. The narrative unfolds with family secrets, the introduction of a mind-reading student, and the addition of a water sprite to Vin’s circle. As the stakes rise and the world of magic faces potential destruction, Vin and her friends must rely on their cunning and bravery to protect their school and each other. This edition promises to delve deeper into themes of growing up, friendship, and the challenges of school life within a fantastical setting.
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Vin and her friends are back in this thrilling sequel to The Last Hope School for Magical Delinquents, perfect for fans of Nevermoor and The School for Good and Evil!
Lavinia “Vin” Lucas has finally found a home. At Last Hope School, she’s made friends (including a magical fire sprite!) who love her for who she is, and gifted headmistress Ava Hope is guiding her in her newfound abilities as a Chameleon. But after the chaos and danger of last year, and the attack on the school, the eye of the Magical School Board is trained on Last Hope, and they are desperate to get Ava Hope and her unconventional methods removed from the school for good.
Meanwhile, beyond the magical wards of Last Hope, the Free Mages grow ever stronger, and their enigmatic new leader will do anything to get his hands on the increasingly powerful Vin. It’s going to take every ounce of cunning Vin and her friends have to send the crooked school board packing while warding off the looming threat of the Free Mages.
With family secrets swirling, a mysterious new student with mind-reading powers entering the picture, and even a water sprite joining the crew, year two is more surprising and difficult than ever. And when the world of magic faces destruction, Vin must use her powers—no matter how dangerous—and do whatever she can to save her friends and Last Hope School once and for all.
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