The Debtor's Game

“Dark, dangerous, and deadly, The Debtor’s Game is a gorgeous treat to read, with sensual and atmospheric prose. I could not put this book down. Heart-wrenching yet hopeful, it is a story of triumph, of defying the odds, of fighting for those who cannot fight for themselves. Isabelle Mongeau is a striking new voice in fantasy.”—Lindsay Straube, bestselling author of Kiss of the Basilisk

“A darkly enchanting story of fae debts and treacherous courtly intrigue, The Debtor’s Game draws you into a world where every choice carries a devastating consequence and every twist is more shocking than the last. With a protagonist grappling with torn loyalties and conflicting desires, and a narrative brimming with political games and morally complex characters, this is a must-read for fans of fantasy.”—Braidee Otto, author of Songbird of the Sorrows

“Led by a complex, clever, and uniquely fascinating heroine, The Debtor’s Game is a gripping, darkly lush fantasy tale that intertwines obsession, twisted loyalties, and political intrigue. You won’t want to put this one down.”—Kate Golden, bestselling author of A Dawn of Onyx

“Isabelle Mongeau crafts a visceral world where debt rules all and agency is a game of sacrifice, allyship, and plumbing the depths of one’s own capacity for torment. Profoundly dystopian and grounded by resilient characters, The Debtor’s Game is fantasy at its most hard-hitting.”—Shalini Abeysekara, Sunday Times bestselling author of This Monster of Mine

“An utterly magnificent debut . . . Isabelle Mongeau has crafted a brutal world with a breakneck, unpredictable plot that is perfectly balanced with poignant prose and characters you wish to pluck from the pages to safety. . . . Perfect for fans of darkly twisted court politics, morally gray characters, and a whole heaping of female rage.”—Hazel McBride, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Fate Forged in Fire

“Seductive and merciless, The Debtor’s Game turns fae politics into something intimate and dangerous. Mongeau’s world simmers with tension, moral complexity, and a heroine whose journey is filled with unexpected twists, power, and desire.”—Jean Kwok, author of Dominion

“Mongeau creates a strong and sympathetic character in Avery, who will resonate with many, and employs complex worldbuilding, intricate plotlines, and dangerous court politics that will hook readers from page one. . . . Stunning from beginning to end.”—Library Journal, starred review

“This delightful page-turning debut builds a world ripe for many more adventures.”—Booklist