The Game of Oaths

The high-stakes of The Hunger Games. The rich magical setting of Caraval. The ensemble cast of Six of Crows.

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. But to win the Game, 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, relentless suspense and a touch of romance, The Game of Oaths is a gripping tale of vengeance, survival and the price of keeping your promises.

"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