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

“Those who enjoy spunky, sweet love stories will enjoy this whimsical romance with banter and funny characters, all of which make this a memorable ride.”
– Booklist