The Game of Oaths: (A YA Historical Fantasy About a Magical Circus, Deadly Tournament, and Revenge)

Behind the Glamour of the Circus Lies a Deadly Game

Paris, 1896. Beneath a grand hotel, the legendary le Cirque des Ombres dazzles audiences with breathtaking performances and enchanting illusions. But behind the spectacle, the circus’s performers are bound by magical contracts—and every year, twelve of them are chosen to compete in the Game of Oaths, a secret tournament where only one survives.

Seventeen-year-old trapeze artist Falan Sunkara has only one goal: revenge. After her sister became one of last year’s eleven victims, Falan is determined to make the circus’s powerful ringmaster pay. When she’s selected as this year’s competitor, she’ll have to outwit ruthless rivals, forge dangerous alliances, and decide who deserves her trust—because in the Game of Oaths, survival demands impossible choices.

• A thrilling YA fantasy set in Belle Époque Paris with a magical circus and deadly tournament
• A fierce heroine driven by revenge, and resilience
• Rich historical fantasy, enchanting magic, breathtaking performances, and high-stakes competition
• Perfect for readers who love dark fantasy, court intrigue, deadly games, and immersive world-building

With unforgettable characters, dazzling world-building, and relentless suspense, The Game of Oaths is a gripping tale of vengeance, survival, and the price of keeping your promises.

“Utterly captivating.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)