Enter a deadly game where survival and love are equally dangerous in Phantasma, Book 1 in the Wicked Games Series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Kaylie Smith. This BookTok sensation combines gothic fantasy, haunting romance, deadly trials, and irresistible chemistry into a spellbinding romantasy that readers won't want to put down.

When Ophelia's sister mysteriously disappears, she'll risk everything to bring her home.

Her only chance lies within Phantasma—a cursed mansion where contestants compete in a deadly magical tournament for a single wish. Every hallway hides danger, every ballroom conceals deadly secrets, and each of the nine increasingly brutal trials pushes competitors closer to death.

Only one person can win.

As terrifying monsters and impossible challenges threaten her survival, Ophelia accepts help from the last person she should trust.

Blackwell is charming, arrogant, dangerously attractive—and shrouded in mystery. He offers to guide Ophelia through the mansion's deadly games, but his price is steep: ten years of her life.

As the trials grow deadlier and the bond between them deepens, Ophelia finds herself torn between saving her sister and surrendering her heart to a man whose true motives remain hidden.

Because inside Phantasma...

Falling in love may be the deadliest mistake of all.

With breathtaking twists, gothic atmosphere, morally gray characters, magical competitions, and unforgettable romance, Phantasma is an addictive romantasy perfect for readers who crave danger, passion, and dark magic.

Phantasma – Wicked Games Series Book 1

Perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Caraval, Fourth Wing, The Serpent & the Wings of Night, One Dark Window, and Enchantra, Phantasma features haunted mansions, magical trials, forced proximity, morally gray heroes, slow-burn romance, gothic fantasy, and high-stakes adventure.

Product Details

Title: Phantasma

Author: Kaylie Smith

Format: Paperback

Series: Wicked Games Series

Book: 1

Genre:

• Romantasy
• Fantasy Romance
• Gothic Fantasy
• Dark Fantasy
• New Adult Fantasy

Pages: 512

Dimensions: 1.4 x 7.9 x 5.3 inches

Publication Date: September 3, 2024

Features:

• Book 1 in the Wicked Games Series
• Instant USA Today Bestseller
• BookTok sensation
• Haunted mansion setting
• Deadly magical competition
• Morally gray love interest
• Forced proximity
• Slow-burn romance
• Gothic fantasy
• OCD representation
• Custom gold foiled cover

Author Biography

Kaylie Smith is a #1 New York Times bestselling fantasy author whose captivating romantasy novels have become favorites among BookTok readers. Known for blending dark fantasy, unforgettable romance, and immersive magical worlds, she writes stories filled with dangerous heroes, emotional depth, and breathtaking twists. Originally from Louisiana, Kaylie now spends her time writing, reading fantasy, caring for her many animals, tending houseplants, and enthusiastically discussing astrology.