The Carousel of Forgotten Places

“whimsical world, tender romance, and achingly relatable protagonist”
– Emily Charlotte, author of Heart Check

“A mystical and imaginative romp featuring an intense, slowburn romance that will wake your spellbound mind!”
– Yejin Suh, author The Last Soldier of Nava

“The perfect slow burn between an absentminded time god and a human who just won’t let go of the past. A starry, ethereal mix of cosiness and yearning that had me hooked to the last page!”
– Eli Snow, author of The Divine Gardener’s Handbook

“The Carousel of Forgotten Places is a sometimes whimsical, sometimes unhinged, and always wondrous love story – not just in its epic romance, but also the death-defying bonds among friends and family (and accomplices and semi-nemeses) that create home even in liminal spaces. Tender and wise.”
– P. H. Low, Ignyte-, Locus-, and Rhysling-nominated author of These Deathless Shores

“The Carousel of Forgotten Places is a heartfelt tale about living, loving, and letting go. With unforgettable characters and spellbinding prose, Hati whisks us away to a world of swoon-worthy time gods and delightful ghosts. A fantastical dream of a book.”
– Samantha Bansil, author of Black Salt Queen

“Delightfully bright and reverberating with a sincerity, The Carousel of Forgotten Places invites us into a fair made of memories and brimming with fondness. Featuring a colorful cast of characters, a windswept dragon ride, and a delectable slow-burn romance stretching nearly half a millennium long, it’s impossible not to be utterly enchanted by this charming entry into cozy fantasy.”
– Bita Behzadi, author of Letters from the Last Apothecary

“500 year old time keeper heroine, chaotic time god, and spunky ghosts in an unforgettable time adventure that unspools with heart!”
– K.A. Linde, NYT bestselling author of The Wren in the Holly Library

“Wonderfully creative and thoughtful, The Carousel of Forgotten Places explores love, duty, and belonging across centuries of beautifully tangled time.”
– Auralee Wallace, author of In the Company of Witches

“The Carousel of Forgotten Places is an enchanting adventure through time, heartbreak, love, and longing. I adored the magical fair at the nexus of time and all the ghosts (and one sexy god) who inhabit it. Ryka is a compelling heroine – loyal, kind, and courageous, with relatable flaws and anxieties – and readers will be rooting for her happily-ever-after. With an unforgettable setting and a delightful cast of characters, this gorgeous fantasy novel shows that love is the most powerful magic of all.”
– Sarah Hawley, USA Today bestselling author of Servant of Earth