Pantomime

“Pantomime is a fantastical, richly drawn, poignant take on a classic coming-of-age story . . . a vibrant tale told with surety and grace” — Leigh Bardugo

“[A]n exotic and detailed world, peopled by characters that I’d love to be friends with . . . and some I’d never want to cross paths with” – Robin Hobb

“With insightful and skillful writing, Lam vividly draws a tale like no other.” — Sarah Rees Brennan

“Set in a vividly imagined world . . . Pantomime is a fable-like story as beautifully unique as its main character” — Malinda Lo

“Pantomime has long been one of my favorite queer reads that showed me how books could challenge the world’s narrative. In this author’s edition, Micah Grey shines on center stage with a twisting plot encased in stunning worldbuilding. Do not miss this series!” — Linden Lewis

“A lyrical, stunningly written debut novel, which set my heart racing with every lift of the trapeze. In Micah we have one of the most original – and likeable – protagonists I’ve read in a long time. An author to watch, without a doubt” — Amy McCulloch

“Welcome to a world of shills and showmen, fading tech and circus freaks, where nothing and no-one is what it appears. An absorbing, accomplished debut” — Elspeth Cooper

“[A] fun, Victorian-styled picaresque set in a fairy-haunted circus….It will be exciting to see this reach a whole new set of fans.” — Publishers Weekly

“Pantomime is a remarkable debut novel, one of the best I have read, and one that I hope leaves its mark on the fantasy genre as a whole” – Fantasy Book Review

“Who hasn’t dreamed off running off and joining the circus? Lam’s Micah does just that, discovering a world of clowns and acrobats, con men and tricksters, corruption and incompetent doctors . . . I look forward to more from this author” – Brian Katcher

“Pantomime is almost certainly the best fantasy of the year . . . a phenomenal book” – The Book Bag

“Well written and intelligent fantasy with characters I loved and a wonderful protagonist, in a fascinating world. I really enjoyed Pantomime and I can’t wait to re-enter Ellada and continue to unravel its secrets” – Fantasy Faction

“Absolutely amazing! It’s a fantastic character-driven fantasy that will draw you in from the very first page . . . A completely eye-opening, enthralling debut, and I can’t thank Lam enough for writing it. Another book to add to the favourites list” – Once Upon A Bookcase