The Splendor

Within the Enchanted Walls of the Hotel Splendor Lies the Truth That Juliette is Desperate to FindWhen Juliette's sister, Clare, returns from her birthday week at the magical hotel upon a hill, she comes back changed. All at once, it seems Clare's love for Juliette has vanished. Or perhaps it was stolen.Deeply unsettled, Juliette uses the last of her savings to book a stay at the Splendor and unravel its mysteries. Run by the talented young illusionist, Henri, the halls are full of magnificent delights and alluring distractions. Every wonder seemsto twist Juliette's attention away from the answers lurking just beneath the surface.Even as Henri reveals the truths behind his illusions, Juliette is uncertain whom she can trust in this palace of lies. The Splendor promised Juliette her dreams, but the longer she stays, the more it feels like a nightmare.

Breeana Shields is the author of The Bone Charmer duology (Page Street) and the Poison's Kiss duology (Random House BFYR). She graduated from Brigham Young University with a BA in English. When she's not writing, Breeana loves reading, traveling, and playing board games with her extremely competitive family. She lives near Washington D.C. with her husband, her three children, and two adorable, but spoiled dogs. Follow her on Twitter @BreeanaShields.

The Splendor isn?t just a glamorous hotel, it?s a magical experience that gives its guests the fantasy fulfillment of their dreams. But The Splendor didn?t make Juliette?s dreams come true. It ruined her life. After a weeklong stay, Juliette?s sister, Clare, returns from the hotel changed. Her connection to Juliette?the special bond they once shared?has vanished. In a moment of hurt and frustration, Juliette steals their meager savings and visits The Splendor herself. When she arrives, she?s taken in by the lush and sumptuous hotel. But as she delves more deeply into the mystery of the place, and how they make their illusions work, she grows more and more uneasy. The Splendor has a seedy underbelly, but every time she gets close to discovering something real, she seems to hit a wall. Meanwhile, Juliette meets Henri, an illusionist who lives and works at the hotel. Henri?s job is to provide Juliette with the same Signature Experience he gives all the guests?one tailored fantasy that will make her stay unforgettable. As he gets to know her, he realizes that not only is he ill-equipped to make her dreams come true, he?s the cause of her heartache.

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