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The Carousel of Forgotten Places
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Expected 25 Aug 26A romantic, time travelling fantasy filled with humour and a charming cast of found family, the perfect read for those craving a whimsical, cosy romantasy in the vein of Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries.
For nearly 500 years, Ryka has lived by a few golden rules.
1. Unravel the time knots.
2. Don’t interfere with the timelines
3. Avoid at all costs being left alone with the annoyingly sexy time god, Everest.
Ryka runs a magical fair outside the space-time continuum, bound to her duties as the immortal timekeeper after she struck a deal to save her best friend’s life. She has been searching for a way back to her timeline ever since.
When the carousel at the heart of the fair begins to show signs of time rot, threatening the fabric of her world, and a mysterious woman falls out of it, Ryka must break her third golden rule and partner up with Everest to investigate. As they jump in and out of time trying to determine where the woman came from, Ryka finds Everest isn’t as overbearing as she initially thought, and 500 years of working together can make for some long-brewed feelings.
As the clock ticks, Ryka will need to embrace the family she’s built, both alive and dead, magical and not, to get to the root of the issue – even if it means abandoning her chances of ever going home.
A time travelling romantasy filled with classic tropes and takes place in an exciting new world. Perfect for those wanting to dive into the increasingly popular cosy fantasy genre!
For nearly 500 years, Ryka has lived by a few golden rules.
1. Unravel the time knots.
2. Don’t interfere with the timelines
3. Avoid at all costs being left alone with the annoyingly sexy time god, Everest.
Ryka runs a magical fair outside the space-time continuum, bound to her duties as the immortal timekeeper after she struck a deal to save her best friend’s life. She has been searching for a way back to her timeline ever since.
When the carousel at the heart of the fair begins to show signs of time rot, threatening the fabric of her world, and a mysterious woman falls out of it, Ryka must break her third golden rule and partner up with Everest to investigate. As they jump in and out of time trying to determine where the woman came from, Ryka finds Everest isn’t as overbearing as she initially thought, and 500 years of working together can make for some long-brewed feelings.
As the clock ticks, Ryka will need to embrace the family she’s built, both alive and dead, magical and not, to get to the root of the issue – even if it means abandoning her chances of ever going home.
A time travelling romantasy filled with classic tropes and takes place in an exciting new world. Perfect for those wanting to dive into the increasingly popular cosy fantasy genre!
288 pages, Paperback
Expected publication August 25, 2026
About the author
S. Hati
4 books97 followersS. Hati is a speculative fiction writer, currently residing in the Bay Area. She holds a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from UCLA and a master’s degree in biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University, and pretends to use them both while working in health tech. She writes about brown girls in strange worlds that straddle the line between magic and science.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A cosy, romantic and whimsical read surrounding a magical carousel and time travelling through threads of magic. Our fmc Ryle has to work with our mmc Everest to find out why the carousel she is the timekeeper of is showing signs of time rot. I thought the idea was unique and interesting, especially the idea of a magical fair and the fact that whoever makes a deal is then the new timekeeper. I liked the banter between our main characters and seeing them navigate their feelings.
If you’re wanting a fun, quick, cosy read or are in a slump then I would recommend this book.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.
If you’re wanting a fun, quick, cosy read or are in a slump then I would recommend this book.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.
June 2, 2026
3.75 stars
This was an interesting cozy story. At times, I was having a hard time paying attention to the story. I enjoyed the group of characters from different backgrounds. I found the conversations about Ryka's sexuality to be well-explained and relatable. Overall, this was good but not great. I would recommend it if it sounds interesting to you.
Thank you to NetGalley, S. Hati, and Angry Robot for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
This was an interesting cozy story. At times, I was having a hard time paying attention to the story. I enjoyed the group of characters from different backgrounds. I found the conversations about Ryka's sexuality to be well-explained and relatable. Overall, this was good but not great. I would recommend it if it sounds interesting to you.
Thank you to NetGalley, S. Hati, and Angry Robot for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
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