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Any book that has the word 'mustachioed' in it is okay by me. In fact it's swell! This is the second book in the Flappers series where the reader is transported to the 20's when girls were starting to take control of their lives amid gangsters, dancing and prohibition. It follows the lives of four girls. Gloria- a debutante on the run for murder with her black boyfriend-scandolous on so many levels. Clara- a reformed flapper back in the city with her boyfriend Marcus- trying to stay on the straight and narrow. Lorraine- a troublemaker messed up with the mob, looking for revenge on Gloria. And Vera- an African American girl trying to find her brother before the mob assassin finds him. Sounds interesting eh? The girls each face scandal, fear and societies stereotypes as they make their way through the speakeasies and back alleys of NYC. There is intrigue, drama and more than one love story in this easy to read series. It is such a great time period that isn't typical in YA literature. Jillian Larkin lures you in through the secret entrances and passwords to a time of glamour and danger. If this interests you, start with Vixen and brush up on your Charleston. The dames are waiting.Thanks again JP for introducing me to this fun series! Happy reading my friends!