Curse of the Forgotten City (Emblem Island, 2)

by Alex Aster

First published 2021

Buried beneath the sands, the legendary Forgotten City awaits. When a young archaeologist unearths an artifact that unlocks its doors, she unwittingly awakens an ancient evil. Now, she must race against time to uncover the city's darkest mysteries and stop a powerful curse before it consumes her and everyone she loves. With deadly traps and a relentless supernatural force hunting her at every turn, she'll need all her wits and courage to survive.

Genres: adventure, mystery, archaeology, fantasy, supernatural, thriller

Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful

Tropes: ancient-evil, race-against-time

Setting: Emblem Island

336 pages · Paperback · Sourcebooks Young Readers

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