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by Brielle D. Porter (Author)
". . . Porter's immersive rendering of Oasis's grimy grandeur, unique worldbuilding and mythology, and snappy banter between the story's cast of courtiers and criminals, make for a starry-eyed tale." --Publishers Weekly
"A deftly crafted, impressively original, and truly memorable read from cover to cover . . ." --Midwest Book Review
What happens in Oasis, stays in Oasis.
Lisette's father killed the King. His execution leaves Lisette alone, disgraced, and without the magic he intended to pass on to her. In Oasis, that's a problem. Glutted with enchanted performers, Oasis is a sin city where courtiers pay in gold to drink, gamble, and above all, be entertained. To survive on its competitive streets, Lisette peddles paltry illusions in place of magic.
Desperate to prove herself, Lisette enters into a deadly competition to be chosen as the highest-ranked magician in the world, the Queen's Jester. But her rival, the irritatingly handsome Luc, possesses the one thing Lisette does not-- real magic. Lisette will do anything to win, but when evidence implicating the Queen in her husband's murder surfaces, Lisette must choose between redeeming her family name, or seizing the fame she's hungered for her entire life.
For readers who enjoy Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo, The Cruel Prince by Holly Black, Caraval by Stephanie Garber, and Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles.
Author Biography
Brielle D. Porter decided to become a writer after a well-meaning elementary school teacher told her she had a gift for it. Stolen moments under the covers reading anything from Harry Potter to William Goldman solidified the desire to tell stories herself one day. Jester is her debut novel.
Brielle lives with her husband and three sons on a lavender farm in Northern Idaho. When she's not writing, she can be found running and beekeeping. Only ask her about her hobbies if you have plenty of time to spare.
