Masquerade

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, New York Times bestselling author of the Assassin's Apprentice, on Pantomime

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, New York Times bestselling author of Ninth House and creator of the Grishaverse, on Pantomime

With insightful and skillful writing, Lam vividly draws a tale like no other - Sarah Rees Brennan

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

Set in a vividly imagined world . . . Pantomime is a fable-like story as beautifully unique as its main character - Malinda Lo

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