A Stage Set for Villains

An instant #1 New York Times bestselling, high-stakes theatrical romantasy.

Eighteen-year-old Riven Hesper enters a mysterious theater ruled by ruthless, godlike beings, where mortals compete for immortality in a lethal performance. Each act comes with its own rules and traps, and the charming people she meets could be the most dangerous players of all. As the theater reveals what it is really doing to its guests, Riven must face the terrifying possibility that the villain of the story may be herself. Perfect for romantasy readers craving magical worldbuilding, slow-burn tension, impossible loyalties, and the kind of ending that demands the next book.

Book details

• Author: Shannon J. Spann
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9781649379511
• Publisher: Entangled: Mayhem Books
• Published: February 3, 2026
• Language: English
• Pages: 448
• Age: 16+
• Dimensions: 8.25" H × 5.38" W × 1.00" D