The Game of Oaths
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The Game of Oaths
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The high stakes of The Hunger Games meets the rich magical setting of Caraval and the ensemble cast of Six of Crows in this heart-pounding YA fantasy, set in a magical circus in Belle Époque Paris.
Falan is determined to take revenge on the circus's ringmaster for her sister's death – but first she must survive a series of deadly rounds in the annual Game of Oaths tournament.
Trapeze artist Falan Sunkara is a contracted performer for Paris's famous magical circus, le Cirque des Ombres. Le Cirque is ruled by Jean-Pierre, ringmaster and Enchanteur, one of the few magicians in the city legally allowed to use magic for entertainment. But the glamour of the circus is just another illusion. Each year, twelve members must compete in the Game of Oaths, a brutal tournament watched by the city's elite. Only one will survive. Last year, Falan's sister was one of the unlucky eleven. This year, Falan is out for revenge.
"Riveting. Breathtaking. The sharp thrill of a deadly game mixed with the alluring spectacle of dark magic, and a cast of characters so fiercely vivid they had me in a chokehold from the first page." D. L. Taylor, author of The Beasts We Bury
"A captivating and brutal tale of magic and revenge that will leave you entranced, enchanted and unable to do anything but turn the next page." Ann Sei Lin, author of Rebel Skies
“The Game of Oaths is a journey through a historic Paris like you’ve never seen. An enchanting premise, a well-developed ensemble, and a deadly game that keeps you on your toes. Reading it is like walking a tightrope - except you never want to reach the end.” Brooke Archer, author of Hearts Still Beating
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529531343
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 June 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Walker Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult, Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 432
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About the Author
S. C. Bandreddi hails from Northern California, where she grew up scribbling stories deep into the night and hasn’t stopped since. When she’s not writing, she’s usually puzzling, gaming or at an arcade trying to win as many plushies as she can. The Game of Oaths is her debut novel.
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