“Witty, charming, and a little sinister, this is a real showstopper.” —Allison Saft, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Starlight
An unputdownable romantasy following a young woman posing as fortune-teller at a magical traveling carnival, where the handsome boy who once broke her heart resurfaces and warns her that the carnival is more sinister than it appears.Welcome to the Carnival Fantástico, a spectacle of magic and mischief, and the perfect haven for a runaway. Using her tricks and razor-sharp wit,
Esmeralda becomes the carnival's resident fortune-teller, aiming for the lead role in the Big Top Show. Success would mean freedom from her former employer, the commander of the King’s army.
Ignacio has defected from the army and is on the hunt for evidence of his father’s corruption. But the last thing he expects to find on his father’s trail of lies is the only girl he's ever loved, spinning false fortunes at a traveling carnival.
Perhaps fortune has thrown them together for a reason. They strike a deal: she’ll help him expose his father if he helps her secure the main act. But old feelings don’t die easily, and the commander’s secret isn’t the only thing they'll need to confront.
Angela Montoya has been obsessed with the magic of storytelling since she was a little girl. She hasn’t seen a day without a book in her hand, a show tune in her mind, or a movie quote on her lips. She is the author of
Sinner's Isle and
A Cruel Thirst. When she isn’t lost in the world of words, Angela can be found hiding away on her small farm in Northern California, where she’s busy bossing around her partner and their two children, as well as a host of animals.
“
A delight from start to finish! Carnival Fantástico delivers secrets, spectacle, and the kind of longing only a second-chance romance can deliver. Witty, charming, and a little sinister, this is a real showstopper.” —Allison Saft, #1
New York Times bestselling author of
Wings of Starlight“
A riveting adventure filled with betrayal, hope, and a gripping romance as enigmatic as the carnival itself.” —Katherine Quinn,
New York Times bestselling author of
Stolen Midnights“
A whimsical and magical tale spun with lush, vibrant prose and glittering romance. I was absolutely enchanted from the moment I entered the dazzling world of
Carnival Fantástico.” —I.V. Marie,
New York Times bestselling author of
Immortal Consequences“
Carnival Fantástico has everything I adore: fortune tellers, whimsical magic, and a tense, ink-filled mystery. But the wit and tenderness between the once-lovers truly stole my heart and kept me
obsessively turning the pages.” —Emily J. Taylor,
New York Times bestselling author of
Hotel Magnifique and
The Otherwhere Post“Perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber’s
Caraval and Erin Morgenstern’s
The Night Circus, it is filled with whimsical magic, heartwarming found family, an eclectic cast of characters, and
a romance that will sweep you off your feet. It has everything you’ll ever want in a fantasy novel, and I know it will be your new favorite.” —Emily Varga, bestselling author of
For She Is Wrath
"Chapters interspersed with wistful letters weave
slow-burning romantic tension throughout an
immersive read. Montoya blends political intrigue, carnival magic, and an
aching second-chance romance.” —
Publishers Weekly
“The leads’ second-chance romance simmers with passion and clever banter.
Deliciously romantic and drenched in dark magic.” —
Kirkus Reviews"Reminiscent of the dark whimsy and romance of Erin Morgenstern’s
The Night Circus, but for a younger audience, Montoya’s playful prose and lush world makes this
a spellbinding experience." —
School Library Journal
