The high-stakes of The Hunger Games. The rich magical setting of Caraval. The ensemble cast of Six of Crows. Power, revenge and sisterhood combine in this heart-pounding YA fantasy debut, set in a magical circus in Belle Époque Paris.

Trapeze artist Falan Sunkara is a performer in Paris’s famous magical circus, le Cirque des Ombres. Le Cirque is ruled by Jean-Pierre, ringmaster and Enchanteur, one of the few magicians in the city legally allowed to use magic for entertainment. But the glamour of the circus is just another illusion.

Each year, twelve members must compete in the Game of Oaths, a brutal tournament watched by the city’s elite. Only one will survive. Last year, Falan’s sister was one of the unlucky eleven. This year, Falan is out for revenge.

“This intricately built and darkly sumptuous story of vengeance and liberation will appeal to fans of Roshani Chokshi’s The Gilded Wolves.” — Publishers Weekly

“Riveting. Breathtaking. The sharp thrill of a deadly game mixed with the alluring spectacle of dark magic.” — D. L. Taylor, author of The Beasts We Bury

“Will appeal to fans of Squid Game and The Hunger Games.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Captivating and brutal.” — Ann Sei Lin, author of Rebel Skies

“Like walking a tightrope – except you never want to reach the end.” — Brooke Archer, author of Hearts Still Beating

Perfect for fans of:
Deadly tournaments
Sinister magical circuses
Vengeful main characters
Found family
Diverse ensemble casts
Slow-burn romance