Pantomime

By L.R. Lam

Book Overview

"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

Amazon Editors' Pick for Best SFF Book of the Month

From the USA Today-bestselling author of Dragonfall comes a fantasy trilogy about a circus aerialist's quest to escape his past and decipher the magical prophecy that will shape his future

In a land of lost wonders, the past is stirring once more . . .

Micah runs away from a debutante's life at home and joins the circus, harboring two secrets-one: he was born between male and female, and two: he may have powers last seen in mysterious beings from an almost-forgotten age.

Micah discovers the joy of flight as an aerialist, courting his trapeze partner, Aenea, and confiding in the mysterious white clown, Drystan. He finally feels free. But the circus has a dark side, and Micah's past isn't done with him.

Meanwhile, the strange 'ghost' of a woman with damselfly wings whispers to Micah that only he can help magic return to the realm, and he fears she may be right...

Micah has much to learn, and he must do it quickly--before his past and future collide, with catastrophic consequences.

Pantomime is a gorgeous and inventive fantasy with queer elements, inspired by Victorian Scotland. L.R. Lam weaves a coming-of-age tale, stirrings of first love, and prophetic whispers into this unforgettable first installment of the Micah Grey series.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 075642027X
• ISBN13: 9780756420277
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Daw Books
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Very Intriguing World

I think it is great when books can get revised from long ago versions, to more fit what the author had in mind and to give new readers a chance to discover their work. I am one of those new readers who only took notice of this series due to the rewrite and and recent release. I am very happy to have gotten the chance to do so and to discover the intriguing story of Micah Grey, a kedi, on the search for their place that they can be themselves and maybe find others like them. I am also a big fan of settings in the circus, with magic (via mysterious vestiges that I am looking forward to learning more about) and meeting all the interesting people of the circus (from the aerialists, to the clowns, and others with special abilities/features). It was a fascinating story that kept my attention the whole time as it wove back and forth in time, showing how Gene becomes Micah, the trials they went through plus the special moments, all leading to a mysterious future that may bring back other chimera and magic of the vestige. I am definitely hooked and eager to read more about Micah and his journey in the next book. I am glad I got the chance to discover this author and read this great book.