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by Holly Black (Goodreads Author)

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This does not sound like the short story I just read by the same title and author.. Matilda was the girl's name. She went to Coldtown to save her bf Julian and a friend's sister, Lydia. Is this the same story or something new?

Stephanie Krone It is something new set in the same place/canon and not too long after the short story's time setting. Characters in this book do briefly mention Mati…moreIt is something new set in the same place/canon and not too long after the short story's time setting. Characters in this book do briefly mention Matilda at one point as well, I guess to help tie the short story to the book a bit more.(less)

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Amanda Murray I took it as a bit of an analogy for the real world. The powerful vampires aren't really contained, because powerful people never have to follow the rules.

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Is this a contemporary or a series??