Revelle
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4.0 • 4 Ratings
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
Inspired by Moulin Rouge! and set on an island in a magical version of Prohibition-era New York, Revelle is a breathtaking YA stand-alone fantasy full of dazzling magic, romance, and mystery from debut author Lyssa Mia Smith.
On the island of Charmant, magic flows like bootlegged champagne, and fantasies can be bought for the price of a gemstone.
Luxe Revelle, star of her family’s fantastical show, knows the splendor is just an illusion. With Prohibition threatening their livelihood, her family struggles to make a living, watering down champagne and patching holes in their sequined costumes. So when the son of Charmant’s wealthiest family makes her an offer—everything the Revelles need to stay in business, in exchange for posing as his girl and helping him become mayor—she can’t refuse.
The moment Jamison Port sets foot in Charmant, he can’t shake the feeling of familiarity. An orphan with as few memories as gemstones, he’s desperate to learn what happened to his parents. But as he delves into the island’s secrets, he risks angering the wrong person and discovering a truth that just might break his heart.
When Luxe and Jamison accidentally meet, the sparks that fly are more than her magical enchantments. But keeping secrets from powerful people is a dangerous game . . . one that could destroy them both.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Though Prohibition is in full swing on the mainland, liquor still flows on Charmant, a small island off the coast of New York City that's home to the Revelle family—a spectacular theater troupe that can magically manipulate people's emotions. To secure a vital bootlegging contract, their star, 18-year-old Luxe, must seduce 21-year-old Dewey Chronos, scion of a powerful family of time-traveling politicians. In a case of mistaken identity, however, she encounters 19-year-old orphan Jamison Port, who's come to Charmant seeking answers about his mysterious past. While falling for Jamison, Luxe continues pursuing Dewey, whose campaign to become mayor of Charmant relies heavily on the Revelles' social clout. The three are soon caught in a dangerous game of deceit and betrayal as their individual motivations clash. In this captivating debut, Smith conjures up a decadent atmosphere tinged with looming disaster, especially as Luxe's unique magical ability slowly saps her health. A magic system whose utilization comes at a great cost, the Revelles' enemies' merciless pursuit, and a plot peppered with Moulin Rouge influences make for an arresting dark romantic fantasy. Main characters read as white. Ages 14–up.
