LYSSA MIA SMITH
“Lyssa Mia Smith has written a real showstopper, with a romance that’s both sizzling and sweet, wildly imaginative worldbuilding, and twists that crescendo to a thrilling finale. I couldn’t read it fast enough!”
Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Fragile Enchantment
Gilded in Vengeance
Out Nov. 4th from Storytide, a HarperCollins imprint
Set in the cutthroat magical world of Gilded Age New York, Smith's sophomore YA novel is a heart wrenching stand-alone romantasy full of decadence and danger. Think: Taylor Swift's Vigilante Sh*t—in ballgowns.
Two girls attended a magical ball, but one was never seen again.
At least that's what those who betrayed her believed.
Two years after being framed for magical fraud by the Society of the Charmed, New York's wealthiest—and most magical—citizens, eighteen-year-old Emmy Vallillo wastes away in prison, utterly alone. Until her cell door bursts open, revealing Jack Fontaine—once the Society's favorite son, now a fellow prisoner. He offers Emmy a deal: he'll help her escape, if she agrees to help destroy those who wronged them.
Using Emmy's magic to transform their appearances, they soon become the Society's new darlings. Now their enemies want to dine with them. Attend lavish balls with them. Marry them. But ruining lives requires Emmy to trust Jack with hers, despite his dark secrets—and the infuriating attraction between them.
When another betrayal brings their enemies to their doorstep, Emmy must choose: finish exacting revenge, or give up the money, the magic, and her safety for the most treacherous thing of all—love.
Translated Editions:
Polish: You and YA Books
Spanish: Trini Vergara Ediciones
Turkish: Beyaz Belina Publishing
Arabic: Abdullah Gohar Publishing
Russian: Alpina Publisher
Out now:
Balzer+Bray, a HarperCollins imprint
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.
Finalist for 2023 Children and Young Adult Book Lovers' Literary (Cybils) Award in Speculative Fiction
2023 Chapters Indigo Best Teen Books of the Year
Epic Reads Most Anticipated YA Books of 2023
Featured in OwlCrate, Gold Leaf Book Box, Lit Love Box, and Novel Tea Book Box
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.
Kirkus Reviews
"The carefully orchestrated plot unfolds, revealing new layers, twists, and revelations at every turn and building to a crescendo... An enchanting debut."
Publisher's Weekly
“An arresting dark romantic fantasy.”
Booklist
“The lush, glittering descriptions of this Moulin Rouge!–based fantasy will hook readers from the very first page. Debut author Smith is one to watch.”
School Library Journal
"Recommended for fans of Laini Taylor and Stephanie Garber."