Phantasma
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ophelia enters phantasma looking for her sister. now she has to survive a deadly competition and a phantom who treats getting under her skin like a personal calling.
book boyfriend:
Blackwell
genre
paranormal romance
tropes in this book
in the bybookishbabe library
this book belongs because…
he can be completely insufferable, then help her breathe without making her explain everything first. unfortunately, that works on me.
verdict
a haunted mansion, deadly trials, a missing sister, and a mysterious man who keeps making himself impossible to ignore? say less. phantasma delivers gothic atmosphere, adventure, romance, and just enough danger to keep you turning pages. the tension between them is what really sells the story for me, and while the spice stays fairly light, the chemistry absolutely does not.
vibe
phantasma is one of those books that's just plain fun.
it's spooky without being horror. gothic without taking itself too seriously. romantic without forgetting there's an actual plot happening. the entire thing feels like wandering through a haunted house where every door could either lead to treasure or get you killed.
and honestly? i had a great time.
when her sister disappears, she enters a deadly competition inside a haunted mansion to get her back. the problem is surviving long enough to do it. the even bigger problem is the charming stranger who keeps appearing when she least expects him.
spice
chapter index
Phantasma spicy chapters
- 32
- 36
- 45
reader fit
you love paranormal romance, gothic vibes, magical competitions, haunted mansions, and morally gray men who are way too charming for their own good. if you like romance with adventure and a little danger mixed in, this is such a fun read.
you're looking for a super dark paranormal romance or a book that's primarily focused on spice. the romance is important, but the adventure and mystery are equally part of the experience.
content warnings
violence, death games, supernatural creatures, grief, and darker fantasy themes. always check the author's trigger warnings before reading.
standalone + hea
book one in the wicked games series and it does have a happy ending. the second book follows her sister's story, but i'd absolutely start with phantasma first. you'll get the full experience of the world and characters this way.
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Phantasma quotes
‹ all quotes“In a different life, in a fair one, I would've kept you until my eternal soul withered away to dust”
— Phantasma by Kaylie Smith
‹ all quotes“And I would trade every other soul in the world if it meant I would get to keep you forever.”
— Phantasma by Kaylie Smith
‹ all quotes“The matter of my soul will always have your name etched into it.”
— Phantasma by Kaylie Smith
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frequently asked questions
Phantasma faq
what is phantasma about?
ophelia grimm enters a deadly competition inside a haunted mansion to find her sister. blackwell offers to help her survive, but his help comes with a bargain.
is phantasma spicy?
i gave it a 2/5 on spice. enough to keep up fed, but not overly explicit.
is phantasma a standalone or part of a series?
it’s the first book in the wicked games series.
does phantasma have a happy ending?
yes, it has a happy ending.
is there cheating?
no, there is no cheating.
who is the fictional bf in phantasma?
what tropes are in phantasma?
forced proximity, forbidden romance, supernatural bargains, and a mysterious man keeping entirely too many secrets.
is phantasma on kindle unlimited?
yes!