A Game of Noctis
A Game of Noctis by Deva Fagan is a middle grade fantasy published by Simon and Schuster on April 9, 2024. This 320-page novel follows Pia Paro, who must navigate a dangerous game in the opulent, sinking city of Dantessa to save her grandfather from a dire fate. As she joins a diverse team of players, Pia grapples with her beliefs about the rules that govern their lives and the true nature of the Great Game.
Readers will find a narrative rich in adventure, featuring a cast of unique characters, including the bold Carlo and the kindhearted Pasquale. The story explores themes of friendship and social dynamics as Pia faces challenges such as clockwork soldiers and underwater escapades. As she confronts the realities of her situation, Pia must decide whether to adhere to the rules or redefine them entirely in her quest to rescue her grandfather.
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An “exciting, fast-moving” (School Library Journal) middle grade fantasy about a girl who must participate in a deadly game with a ragtag team of players to save her grandfather from a terrible fate—perfect for fans of James Riley and Shannon Messenger!
In the opulent, sinking city of Dantessa, the Great Game rules all. Pia Paro believes that so long as you follow the rules, you always have a chance at winning. But after her beloved Gramps is sentenced to a life of servitude, Pia accepts a dangerous offer and joins a team of players seeking to win the most perilous game of all: Noctis.
The Seafoxes—Pia’s new teammates—are unlike anyone she’s ever met. There’s brash, bold Carlo; macabre Serafina; kindhearted Pasquale; and their dashing ringleader, Vittoria. Each has their own reason for playing, and soon, Pia begins to question all her long-held beliefs. Maybe the rules Pia once trusted to lift her up have only been keeping her—and thousands of others like her—down.
As she struggles with these revelations, Pia must survive a gauntlet of clockwork soldiers, perilous underwater adventures, and even a game against Death herself. But with Pia’s grandfather’s life at stake, Pia must finally decide whether she’s brave enough to not just break the rules, but to change the very nature of the Game.
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