The Contortionist (Harrow Faire Book 1)

The Contortionist (Harrow Faire Book 1)

by Kathryn Ann Kingsley

4.3 (1,458)

4.3 stars from 1,458 reviews. Top 85% of Fantasy books we track.


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Perfect for you if...

  • You love morally grey characters and don't mind rooting for the villain if he's charming and dangerous enough.
  • You're drawn to atmospheric settings where the location feels like a character itself, especially twisted versions of classic things like circuses.
  • You want dark romance with real stakes: none of this softened-for-comfort stuff.

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  • You need your protagonist to be in control of their situation and actively fighting back from page one.
  • You're bothered by sexual content or past trauma references woven into the narrative.
  • You prefer love stories where the relationship builds on mutual respect rather than obsession and power imbalances.

About this book

Cora Glass works as a bank teller until a long-abandoned circus called Harrow Faire mysteriously returns to life. When she enters through "The Dark Path," she unknowingly makes a deal that binds her to the supernatural magic sustaining the Faire. Simon Waite, the Puppeteer, has survived for over a century by consuming the essence of others. He becomes fixated on transforming Cora into his newest creation. As the Faire begins communicating with her—something unprecedented—Cora realizes she is caught in a power struggle between Simon's obsession and the plans of the enigmatic Mr. Harrow. Cora uncovers secrets within Harrow Faire while trapped between two immortal forces. Both parties will resort to murder to possess her. She must find a way to escape before becoming a permanent part of the show. This is book one of the Harrow Faire series. The story contains dark themes, references to past sexual assault, and discussions of chronic pain. It is a villain romance.

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Currently 4.3★ from 1,458 reviews

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