An intoxicating mix of magic and the machinations of the rich and powerful creates a compulsive, bingeable read for readers who love Krystal Sutherland and Karen McManus.
‘Dark, deadly and decadent – prepare to stay up late to finish this one. Emma Clancey is a debut to watch.’ Amie Kaufman, NYT bestselling author of The Isles of the Gods
Sometimes you have to kill a dream to escape a nightmare.
Nora is the opposite of lucky. She’s still wrangling her dead dad’s debts when a mysterious illness lands her brother in hospital. But her fortunes take an unexpected turn when she wins the lottery to attend the Lamour family’s exclusive magical Dream Gala. If Nora can win over the Lamour heirs, she’ll get a coveted spot in their magical training program – and the money she needs to save her brother.
There’s just one problem: Nora never bought a lottery ticket.
Determined to discover who wants her at the Gala – and why – Nora plunges headfirst into magical high society. Caught up in a decadent world of brutal billionaires and cutthroat celebrities, Nora is soon in over her head. When her search for answers uncovers a sinister conspiracy, will Nora stay silent or risk the wrath of a family powerful enough to get away with murder?
Categories: Teenage and young adults fiction, A&U Children’s, Fantasy and magical realism.
Reading Age: 14 to 18 years
RRP: Paperback in 384 pages NZ$27.99.
Imprint and Publisher: Allen & Unwin Children’s.
