Magic at the Grand Dragonfly Theatre - by Brandie June (Hardcover)

About the Book

Short Summary: Iris and Violet Ashmore couldn't be less alike. While Iris shines onstage as an actress skilled in the art of sleight-of-hand tricks, Violet prefers to stay behind the scenes, where she can focus on playwriting and hiding her magical abilities from the Crown. But when a mysterious stranger arrives, they must do anything to keep their dangerous secrets from being revealed.

Book Synopsis

"[A] wholly engrossing, well-plotted tale." --Booklist

"A delight!" --Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow

Welcome to the Grand Dragonfly Theatre.

Violet Ashmore is an aspiring playwright who lives in her sister's shadow. While Iris performs onstage, Violet hides forbidden magic. Should anyone discover the powers she's hidden her whole life, she would be conscripted to fight in the same war that stole away their parents years ago.

Iris Ashmore is a starlet who longs for a bigger stage than her uncle's theatre, but she swore to protect her sister from the Crown. Without powers of her own, the best way she can do that is through the clever deception of sleight-of-hand tricks, pulling the spotlight away from Violet with dazzling performances.

Alec Morgan owes a debt to a bounty hunter. To remain free, he must infiltrate the mysterious Grand Dragonfly Theatre and discover its secrets. But his mission becomes more complicated as Alec falls for the leading lady, while learning there is more to the theatre, and the sisters, than meets the eye.

For readers who enjoy Caraval by Stephanie Garber, The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles, and Hotel Magnifique by Emily J. Taylor.

Review Quotes

"June's third work is a wholly engrossing, well-plotted tale." --Booklist

"June strikes a literary tone, with descriptive worldbuilding, an intriguing magic system, and a gentle, immersive plot . . . A dramatic marvel." --Kirkus Reviews

"Crack open this charming tale to find wonder, thrills, imaginative world building, and plenty of clever twists and turns to surprise even the most savvy illusionist. A delight!" --Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow

"An enchanting tale of love and second chances, Magic at the Grand Dragonfly Theatre will break your heart and mend it all over again with its warmth and wonder. Brandie June's talent is no illusion. Her vibrant world of unforgettable characters reminds us that the sister bond not only protects us in strife but also amplifies our joy." --Maria Alexander, Bram Stoker Award-winning YA author of Snowed and Brimstone & Blades

"Lavish and glittering, you'll get swept up in the Dragonfly Theatre's magic and never want to leave. A heart wrenching and beautiful story of sisterly love . . ." --Alexandra Overy, author of These Feathered Flames and The Gingerbread Witch

--Kirkus Reviews

June's third work is a wholly engrossing, well-plotted tale.--Booklist

Lavish and glittering, you'll get swept up in the Dragonfly Theatre's magic and never want to leave. A heart wrenching and beautiful story of sisterly love . . .--Alexandra Overy, author of These Feathered Flames and The Gingerbread Witch

About the Author

Brandie June spent her childhood onstage or reading. She moved to LA to study acting at UCLA, and branched out into costume design, playwriting, and prose writing. She received her MBA in Entertainment Marketing, becoming a Marketing Director for Kids & Family entertainment. When not writing or marketing, she can be found playing with her pups, drinking too much espresso, and coming up with new art projects. Brandie lives with her husband, two spoiled rescue pups, a cat, three birds, and five bookshelves. Her debut novel, Gold Spun, is a Rumpelstiltskin retelling. Curse Undone is its sequel.