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When Ophelia’s sister disappears, there is only one way to save her. Ophelia must enter Phantasma, a deadly contest inside a haunted mansion, and claim its prize—a single wish.
Phantasma is a maze of twisting corridors and lavish ballrooms, of demons and temptations. Ophelia will face nine challenges, each more dangerous than the last. There can only be one winner, and the other contestants will stop at nothing to eliminate their rivals.
Every day the house creates new monsters. But just as Ophelia’s fears threaten to overwhelm her, a mysterious stranger offers her a bargain.
Charming, arrogant and infuriatingly attractive, Blackwell claims he can guide her through the lethal trials ahead. All he asks in return is ten years of her life.
Ophelia knows she shouldn’t trust him. Blackwell doesn’t seem dangerous, but appearances can be deceptive. Worse still, she feels a dark and irresistible attraction drawing them closer and closer.
Her life is on the line. But in Phantasma, the only thing deadlier than losing the game is losing your heart . . .
A Court of Thorns and Roses meets Caraval in this seductive fantasy adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling author of Enchantra. With steamy romance, a sexy morally gray love interest, OCD rep and jaw-dropping twists, Phantasma is perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Nisha J. Tuli and Carissa Broadbent.
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4.5 stars overall.This book…this book was AMAZING. For so long I’ve been looking for something that was like this without even realising it. It’s like Caraval, just darker, spicy and more gruesome. Going into it I was a bit apprehensive but I’m so glad I continued because it’s SO good. I was expecting something a little different with the romance, but it turned out just as good as I was expecting. Though, I do wish there was a little more involvement of the other Devils in the book, to add a little more flair, but it is still good as it is.
Phantasma was an engaging and enjoyable read, even though it didn’t completely surprise me. The mystery surrounding the world and especially the game itself was genuinely interesting and kept me turning the pages. There’s a strong sense of intrigue that makes you want to understand how everything works and where it’s all heading.The beginning did take some getting used to. The story drops you into the world without much explanation, which can feel disorienting at first, but once you settle into the rhythm, it becomes easier to follow. That said, the pacing wasn’t always consistent. There were several sections that felt like filler, and I couldn’t help but feel that the book could have been at least 100 pages shorter without losing any of its impact.While I enjoyed the journey, most of the plot twists were fairly predictable for me. I could see them coming from quite a distance, which took away some of the tension. Still, the execution was solid, and the atmosphere and concept were strong enough to keep me invested despite that.Overall, Phantasma may not have surprised me, but it did entertain me. It’s an interesting, immersive story with a compelling premise, and even with its flaws, I had a good time reading it.