Sinners of Starlight City

Set against the backdrop of the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair, "Sinners of Starlight City" by Anika Scott follows Madame Mystique, a talented performer with a complex heritage, as she navigates a world of marginalization and hidden motives. Her journey intertwines themes of revenge and identity, including her connection to a daring pilot from Mussolini’s Italy and a family reunion that challenges her sense of belonging. The novel explores questions of justice, redemption, and the power of self-definition in a tumultuous time.