‘Seductive and merciless, The Debtor’s Game turns fae politics into something intimate and dangerous.’—Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author
‘Profoundly dystopian . . . This is fantasy at its most hard-hitting.’—Shalini Abeysekara, author of This Monster of Mine
Debtor: One who is owned; a faerie.
In the kingdom of Amyria, the High Fae rule all. Faeries are born into servitude to pay off tattooed rings of debt, which can be added to at any time by the mercurial Fae. It is the way of things.
Avery serves under Lady Kassandra in the Versara Palace, the pinnacle of high society, where she becomes tangled in a deadly game of politics and power. Avery must help Kassandra escape her violent brother by catching the eye of the soon-to-be-crowned King Maxian.
But things go horribly wrong at the coronation, forcing Avery to split her loyalties between Kassandra and Maxian, where one wrong move could cost Avery her family. When Avery discovers earth-shattering secrets about the High Fae, she stops playing fair—for the game is rigged . . . and she just might find the key to freeing them all.
‘Stunning from beginning to end’ (Library Journal, starred review), The Debtor’s Game is a dark fantasy novel of staggering scope and imagination—one that shows the best way to deal with an unjust system is to tear it out by its roots.
Genre: Fantasy
‘Profoundly dystopian . . . This is fantasy at its most hard-hitting.’—Shalini Abeysekara, author of This Monster of Mine
Debtor: One who is owned; a faerie.
In the kingdom of Amyria, the High Fae rule all. Faeries are born into servitude to pay off tattooed rings of debt, which can be added to at any time by the mercurial Fae. It is the way of things.
Avery serves under Lady Kassandra in the Versara Palace, the pinnacle of high society, where she becomes tangled in a deadly game of politics and power. Avery must help Kassandra escape her violent brother by catching the eye of the soon-to-be-crowned King Maxian.
But things go horribly wrong at the coronation, forcing Avery to split her loyalties between Kassandra and Maxian, where one wrong move could cost Avery her family. When Avery discovers earth-shattering secrets about the High Fae, she stops playing fair—for the game is rigged . . . and she just might find the key to freeing them all.
‘Stunning from beginning to end’ (Library Journal, starred review), The Debtor’s Game is a dark fantasy novel of staggering scope and imagination—one that shows the best way to deal with an unjust system is to tear it out by its roots.
Genre: Fantasy
Praise for this book
"Isabelle Mongeau crafts a visceral world where debt rules all and agency is a game of sacrifice, allyship, and plumbing the depths of one's own capacity for torment. Profoundly dystopian and grounded by resilient characters, The Debtor's Game is fantasy at its most hard-hitting." - Shalini Abeysekara
"Led by a complex, clever, and uniquely fascinating heroine, The Debtor's Game is a gripping, darkly lush fantasy tale that intertwines obsession, twisted loyalties, and political intrigue. You won't want to put this one down." - Kate Golden
"Seductive and merciless, The Debtor's Game turns fae politics into something intimate and dangerous. Mongeau's world simmers with tension, moral complexity, and a heroine whose journey is filled with unexpected twists, power, and desire." - Jean Kwok
"An utterly magnificent debut . . . Isabelle Mongeau has crafted a brutal world with a breakneck, unpredictable plot that is perfectly balanced with poignant prose and characters you wish to pluck from the pages to safety. . . . Perfect for fans of darkly twisted court politics, morally gray characters, and a whole heaping of female rage." - Hazel McBride
"A darkly enchanting story of fae debts and treacherous courtly intrigue, The Debtor's Game draws you into a world where every choice carries a devastating consequence and every twist is more shocking than the last. With a protagonist grappling with torn loyalties and conflicting desires, and a narrative brimming with political games and morally complex characters, this is a must-read for fans of fantasy." - Braidee Otto
"Dark, dangerous, and deadly, The Debtor's Game is a gorgeous treat to read, with sensual and atmospheric prose. I could not put this book down. Heart-wrenching yet hopeful, it is a story of triumph, of defying the odds, of fighting for those who cannot fight for themselves. Isabelle Mongeau is a striking new voice in fantasy." - Lindsay Straube
"Led by a complex, clever, and uniquely fascinating heroine, The Debtor's Game is a gripping, darkly lush fantasy tale that intertwines obsession, twisted loyalties, and political intrigue. You won't want to put this one down." - Kate Golden
"Seductive and merciless, The Debtor's Game turns fae politics into something intimate and dangerous. Mongeau's world simmers with tension, moral complexity, and a heroine whose journey is filled with unexpected twists, power, and desire." - Jean Kwok
"An utterly magnificent debut . . . Isabelle Mongeau has crafted a brutal world with a breakneck, unpredictable plot that is perfectly balanced with poignant prose and characters you wish to pluck from the pages to safety. . . . Perfect for fans of darkly twisted court politics, morally gray characters, and a whole heaping of female rage." - Hazel McBride
"A darkly enchanting story of fae debts and treacherous courtly intrigue, The Debtor's Game draws you into a world where every choice carries a devastating consequence and every twist is more shocking than the last. With a protagonist grappling with torn loyalties and conflicting desires, and a narrative brimming with political games and morally complex characters, this is a must-read for fans of fantasy." - Braidee Otto
"Dark, dangerous, and deadly, The Debtor's Game is a gorgeous treat to read, with sensual and atmospheric prose. I could not put this book down. Heart-wrenching yet hopeful, it is a story of triumph, of defying the odds, of fighting for those who cannot fight for themselves. Isabelle Mongeau is a striking new voice in fantasy." - Lindsay Straube
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