Pantomime - (Micah Grey) by L R Lam (Paperback)

About the Book

"From the USA Today-bestselling author of Dragonfall comes a fantasy trilogy about a circus aerialist's quest to escape his past and decipher the magical prophecy that will shape his future"--

Book Synopsis

"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

Amazon Editors' Pick for Best SFF Book of the Month!

From the USA Today-bestselling author of Dragonfall comes a fantasy trilogy about a circus aerialist's quest to escape his past and decipher the magical prophecy that will shape his future

In a land of lost wonders, the past is stirring once more . . .

Micah runs away from a debutante's life at home and joins the circus, harboring two secrets-one: he was born between male and female, and two: he may have powers last seen in mysterious beings from an almost-forgotten age.

Micah discovers the joy of flight as an aerialist, courting his trapeze partner, Aenea, and confiding in the mysterious white clown, Drystan. He finally feels free. But the circus has a dark side, and Micah's past isn't done with him.

Meanwhile, the strange 'ghost' of a woman with damselfly wings whispers to Micah that only he can help magic return to the realm, and he fears she may be right...

Micah has much to learn, and he must do it quickly--before his past and future collide, with catastrophic consequences.

Pantomime is a gorgeous and inventive fantasy with queer elements, inspired by Victorian Scotland. L.R. Lam weaves a coming-of-age tale, stirrings of first love, and prophetic whispers into this unforgettable first installment of the Micah Grey series.

Review Quotes

"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

About the Author

L. R. Lam was first Californian and now Scottish. Lam is the USA Today and Sunday Times bestselling award-winning author of Dragonfall and Emberclaw (the Dragon Scales duology), the Seven Devils duology (co-written with Elizabeth May), Goldilocks, the Pacifica novels False Hearts and Shattered Minds, and the Micah Grey trilogy: Pantomime, Shadowplay, and Masquerade. They are also a writing coach at The Novelry.