Book description
'A VIBRANT TALE' LEIGH BARDUGO ON DRAGONFALL
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Dragonfall comes the first in a gaslamp fantasy trilogy about a circus aerialist's quest to escape his past and decipher the magical prophecy that will shape his future.
🎪 In a land of lost wonders, the…
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1 author picked Pantomime as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book is amazing. Micah Grey, the new runaway boy to join the circus, has secrets to hide. Some of them start to be uncovered in this book, some will follow. I love that the author explores identity and belonging in a way that feels so authentic. I love that this book is the I in LGBTQIA+ fiction. I love the worlds created. I love everything about this book. Laura Lam is an amazing storyteller who brings to life fascinating characters in a real page-turner. I’ve included this in my best of British selection as the author lives in Scotland…
From Lori's list on The best British YA fantasy with characters I fell in love with.
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