Julia Alexandra
Mar 3, 2026
Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy
Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Romance
Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Romance
Ages 13 to 18
Hotel Magnifique meets Caraval is this deliciously dark YA fantasy debut! A voyage beyond their wildest dreams . . . and their darkest fears.
Roe Damarcus has never been afraid of the dead. Her power to summon spirits has awed the guests of her esteemed family’s galas for as long as she can remember. Her future is certain, and her gift will be another shining jewel in the Damarcus legacy.
But when she fails her realm’s trial to keep her magic and is deemed too dangerous for society, she faces a harrowing choice: give up her gift or serve a punishment sentence aboard the Celestial, a luxurious magical cruise ship where staff members compete for guest votes to earn a coveted retrial.