An exclusive invitation. A dangerous obsession. A pop star whose fans would do anything for her.
Cleo Dobb is a fire eater for Mythos, an elite circus-inspired troupe hired to entertain the rich and famous. During performances for the fabulously wealthy, Cleo "supplements" her income by stealing from clients who will never notice what's missing. But when Mythos is invited to perform at global pop icon Nova Rowe's exclusive Bonfire Week, Cleo knows one wrong move could destroy the biggest opportunity of her career.
At Nova's sprawling estate, a hundred devoted fans surrender their phones, sleep in yurts, and get exclusive access to their idol's new music. The atmosphere is intoxicating—until people begin disappearing. When Cleo's starstruck friend Stella vanishes, Cleo sneaks into Nova's off-limits manor and discovers a secret inner circle of superfans handpicked to live with Nova and compete for a special prize.
Nova is magnetic, seductive, and impossible not to trust. But the longer Cleo stays, the stranger things become: blackouts, coerced bonding rituals, and whispers of Nova's traumatic past encounter with a parasocial fan. As paranoia closes in and her feelings for Stella deepen, Cleo realizes the price of being a devoted fan might not be one she's willing to pay.