The Story
Caraval meets Flowerheart in this rich and immersive cozy fantasy, where dazzling magic, lush descriptions, and a sweet sapphic romance cast an irresistible spell.
Ida's father went missing without a trace seven years ago, last seen at the court of the enigmatic Night King, which comes to life only after dark with magic and revelry.
So when a position opens up for a new court Luminaire, Ida doesn't hesitate. She inherited her gift for enchantments from her father--and with this position, she'll use it to find him again.
Ida is swept into the king's collection of magical beings, those who bring light and entertainment to the Court's midnight gatherings--and swept away by the Court, where faerie gardens edge into underwater masquerades, dreaming revels offer blissful escapes, and life is a mesmerizing euphoria.
Yet a sinister thread interrupts Ida's nights of decadence. Memories go missing, the castle's magic takes on a malevolence, and Ida can't seem to leave the boundaries of the court itself.
Enlisting the help of the king's breathtakingly beautiful daughter Lenore, Ida must unravel the castle's secrets... before this enchanted world destroys her.
Author: Elisa A. Bonnin
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 04/28/2026
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.50w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9780063463011
Audience: Young Adult
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/01/2026
School Library Journal 01/30/2026 pg. 1
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2026
About the Author
Bonnin, Elisa A.: -
Elisa A. Bonnin was born and raised in the Philippines, after which she moved to the United States to study chemistry and later oceanography. After completing her doctorate, she moved to Germany, where she now works as a scientific writer. A lifelong learner, Elisa is always convinced that she should "maybe take a class in something" and as a result, has amassed an eclectic collection of hobbies. But writing will always be her true love. Publishing a book has been her dream since she was eight years old, and she is thrilled to finally be able to share her stories. She is the author of Dauntless, Stolen City, and Lovely Dark and Deep.
Description
Caraval meets Flowerheart in this rich and immersive cozy fantasy, where dazzling magic, lush descriptions, and a sweet sapphic romance cast an irresistible spell.
Ida's father went missing without a trace seven years ago, last seen at the court of the enigmatic Night King, which comes to life only after dark with magic and revelry.
So when a position opens up for a new court Luminaire, Ida doesn't hesitate. She inherited her gift for enchantments from her father--and with this position, she'll use it to find him again.
Ida is swept into the king's collection of magical beings, those who bring light and entertainment to the Court's midnight gatherings--and swept away by the Court, where faerie gardens edge into underwater masquerades, dreaming revels offer blissful escapes, and life is a mesmerizing euphoria.
Yet a sinister thread interrupts Ida's nights of decadence. Memories go missing, the castle's magic takes on a malevolence, and Ida can't seem to leave the boundaries of the court itself.
Enlisting the help of the king's breathtakingly beautiful daughter Lenore, Ida must unravel the castle's secrets... before this enchanted world destroys her.
Author: Elisa A. Bonnin
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 04/28/2026
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.50w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9780063463011
Audience: Young Adult
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/01/2026
School Library Journal 01/30/2026 pg. 1
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2026
About the Author
Bonnin, Elisa A.: -
Elisa A. Bonnin was born and raised in the Philippines, after which she moved to the United States to study chemistry and later oceanography. After completing her doctorate, she moved to Germany, where she now works as a scientific writer. A lifelong learner, Elisa is always convinced that she should "maybe take a class in something" and as a result, has amassed an eclectic collection of hobbies. But writing will always be her true love. Publishing a book has been her dream since she was eight years old, and she is thrilled to finally be able to share her stories. She is the author of Dauntless, Stolen City, and Lovely Dark and Deep.
