Revelle by Lyssa Mia Smith Purchase on: Amazon
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Synopsis:
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.
Review:
Revelle was a magical journey that swept me away. With a unique intertwining of magic, time travel, and more, this book held me in the palm of its hand. The characters leapt from the pages, and the storyline had an air of mystery to it that was so much fun. Set in the 1920s during the Prohibition Era, the twists were phenomenal, and the romance tugged at my heart. With tears in my eyes, I fell in love with how family, friendship, and love played such an integral part of this story. I listened to the audiobook and it completely enraptured me. Lyssa Mia Smith has made a fan for life, and I can’t wait to see what she releases next!
I was trapped. Completely and utterly trapped.
My whole life, I’d believed we held the magic, the power. We made dreams come true.
Just never our own.
