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Carnival Fantástico by Angela Montoya
Are you ready to escape into a world where the lights never dim, glitter masks danger, and love is the illusion no one can escape?
“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.
Reviews
“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
Angela Montoya
Angela Montoya lives in Northern California with her family. She is the granddaughter of the celebrated activist and poet laureate Jose Montoya. When she isn’t with her partner, two children, goats, chickens, and dogs, you can find Angela co-hosting Of the Publishing Persuasion.