Harlequin

Fantasy full of action, adventure, suspense, terror and magic for all ages is here!

Dive into a captivating tale of dark young adult fantasy set against the mesmerizing backdrop of a fantasy circus. "Harlequin," from the author of "I Am Not Dead" and "Beneath the Rainbow," transports you to a world of magical realism circus where secrets lurk beneath the big top. Perfect for fans of Holly Black, Leigh Bardugo, Stephen King, Samantha Shannon and Erin Morgenstern, this novel will enthrall you with its gothic thriller style and complex characters.

An dark fantasy and supernatural young adult fantasy full of suspense and magical realism in English, Portuguese, French, Greek, Japanese and Italian.

Author’s note: Let the show begin!

Synopsis:

Come and see!

The show is about to begin.

Amerie’s calm ends when the “Fantasy Circus of Drec Gutan” arrives to the city of Verno accompanied by dark secrets. Memories of a tormented childhood are still latent. It is time to take off the mask and the truth to be known.

Unlike Amerie, Ashel is unaware of the circus’s terrible past and sees in it an escape from a home deprived of love. Luckily, Neylan appears in his life. Like him, he holds much more within than he can tell. Together they will discover not only a friendship that Ashel has never felt, but also a new world of sensations.

Magic, legends, fantasy beings... And the haunting sound of bells.

What will you find?

Uncover a world of never-before-seen circus magic, where friendship and overcoming challenges intertwine with mystery and danger. "Harlequin" is a story about family, freedom, and the courage to face one's fears. With an atmosphere reminiscent of V.E. Schwab's works, this novel will immerse you in a journey of self-discovery with LGBTQ+ young adult representation and valuable lessons about bullying.

"Harlequin is a captivating young adult dark fantasy novel with elements of magical realism and gothic fiction."
"Fans of supernatural thrillers and LGBTQ+ fiction will be drawn to the suspenseful and inclusive world of Harlequin."

About this book:

Genre: dark fantasy, gothic fiction, mahgical realism, supernatural thriller, action & adventure, coming of age, fantasy & magic.
Audience: Middle-grade, teen, young adult, adult.

The show is about to begin... dare to enter this supernatural suspense story you won't be able to put down?