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Welcome to Phantasma. There are only two rules to the game: Stay alive. And don’t fall in love.
When Ophelia’s sister disappears, there is only one way to save her. Ophelia must enter Phantasma, a deadly contest inside a haunted mansion, and claim its prize—a single wish.
Phantasma is a maze of twisting corridors and lavish ballrooms, of demons and temptations. Ophelia will face nine challenges, each more dangerous than the last. There can only be one winner, and the other contestants will stop at nothing to eliminate their rivals.
Every day the house creates new monsters. But just as Ophelia’s fears threaten to overwhelm her, a mysterious stranger offers her a bargain.
Charming, arrogant and infuriatingly attractive, Blackwell claims he can guide her through the lethal trials ahead. All he asks in return is ten years of her life.
Ophelia knows she shouldn’t trust him. Blackwell doesn’t seem dangerous, but appearances can be deceptive. Worse still, she feels a dark and irresistible attraction drawing them closer and closer.
Her life is on the line. But in Phantasma, the only thing deadlier than losing the game is losing your heart . . .
MY OPINION
„Phantasma” is a first installment of „Wicked Games” series. Dark romantasy with necromancy, demons, devils, nine levels of Phantasma, so close to „The Divine Comedy” written by Dante Alighieri and girl who wants to know the truth. Very painful truth.
Ophelia Grimm is a necromancer. She is haunted by shadows almost all her life and Ophelia has no idea why. Where is the beginning of these shadows, ghosts and this dark voice inside her head? The eldest Grimm daughter enters Phantasma to meet the truth. With a Blackwell, who is a ghost on her call to help her, Ophelia is finding herself inside the Phantasma and story of her childhood. But not every truth is healing. Some secrets should be hidden forever.
Blackwell is a ready to love hero. For real. Cocky, funny, arrogant and charming. I know that a lot of hearts will melt while reading this book. Kylie Smith, you know what you did with Blackwell!
Between Ophelia and Blackwell we can see the growing relationship. From strangers to lovers. Necromancer and phantom. They are like two wolves. Walking around, going close to fight and then walking around again with preparation for next attack. It was a pleasure to read scenes with them. And of course we have here spicy scenes.
„Phantasma” has something from ACOTAR, Caraval and Kingdom of the Wicked. This book will be a perfect reading for these one of you who like books written above. If you are looking for your next romantasy obsession Ophelia and Blackwell story is for you. I can't wait to start reading the second book in series.
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