What is Phantasma by Kaylie Smith about?

Phantasma by Kaylie Smith is a dark fantasy romance following Ophelia Grimm, a necromancer who enters a deadly supernatural competition to save her sister. Set in New Orleans, the novel features nine lethal trials inspired by the Nine Circles of Hell inside a haunted mansion run by Devils and Demons. Ophelia strikes a dangerous bargain with Blackwell, a mysterious Phantom, who offers protection in exchange for her help finding a key to break his curse. The story blends paranormal elements, forbidden romance, and life-or-death stakes with two main rules: stay alive and don't fall in love.

Who is Kaylie Smith, author of Phantasma?

Kaylie Smith is a #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author specializing in dark fantasy romance and romantasy novels. Growing up in Louisiana, Smith developed a passion for gothic and whimsical aesthetics, frequently haunting bookstores and libraries. After earning her BFA in graphic design, she fully committed to writing, debuting with the YA fantasy series A Ruinous Fate published by Disney Hyperion before releasing Phantasma in September 2024. Smith writes with themes of magic, romance, and mental health representation, often incorporating her Louisiana roots into atmospheric settings.

Who should read Phantasma by Kaylie Smith?

Phantasma by Kaylie Smith is perfect for readers who love dark fantasy romance with forced-proximity tension and paranormal elements. Fans of BookTok sensation romantasy books featuring deadly competitions, morally gray love interests, and gothic atmosphere will find this compelling. The novel particularly appeals to those interested in mental health representation, as it authentically portrays OCD through Ophelia's Shadow Voice. Readers seeking spicy romance with high-stakes survival scenarios, necromancy magic systems, and sibling bonds will appreciate Kaylie Smith's debut adult romance.

Is Phantasma by Kaylie Smith worth reading?

Phantasma by Kaylie Smith became a USA Today bestseller and BookTok sensation, earning praise for its deadly competition premise and forbidden romance. The novel delivers on paranormal romance expectations with a charming, arrogant love interest, forced-proximity dynamics, and nine dangerous trials that keep tension high. Kaylie Smith's authentic representation of OCD through the Shadow Voice adds emotional depth beyond typical romantasy fare. With lavish ballroom settings, demon encounters, and irresistible chemistry between Ophelia and Blackwell, the book offers exactly what dark fantasy romance readers crave.

What are the nine trials in Phantasma by Kaylie Smith?

The nine trials in Phantasma by Kaylie Smith are inspired by the Nine Circles of Hell from Dante's Inferno, creating increasingly dangerous challenges for contestants. The first trial mentioned is Limbo, where Ophelia nearly gets killed by a contestant named Cade before accepting Blackwell's protective bargain. Each trial takes place within the haunted mansion's maze of twisting corridors and lavish ballrooms, with the house creating new monsters daily. Only one winner can survive all nine challenges to claim the Devil's Wish prize, forcing contestants to eliminate rivals through deadly competition.

Who is Blackwell in Phantasma and what is his role?

Blackwell is a mysterious Phantom trapped in Phantasma who becomes Ophelia's guide and love interest throughout Kaylie Smith's novel. Charming, arrogant, and infuriatingly attractive, Blackwell offers Ophelia a blood bargain: his protection through the nine lethal trials in exchange for finding "a heart and a key" to break his ancient tether. His memories are erased at the end of each competition, creating tragic stakes for their developing romance. Blackwell initially appears at the cathedral gates before revealing himself inside Phantasma, where their forced-proximity arrangement spirals into forbidden attraction despite the curse on love within the competition.

What is the Shadow Voice in Phantasma by Kaylie Smith?

The Shadow Voice in Phantasma represents Ophelia's obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) manifested as a dark, sinister entity in her mind. Throughout Kaylie Smith's novel, the Shadow Voice hisses threats, urges Ophelia toward violence, and demands she follow compulsions like returning home immediately. This representation of mental illness adds emotional complexity to Ophelia's character as she battles both external supernatural threats and internal psychological struggles. The Shadow Voice plagues Ophelia constantly, making her journey through the deadly trials even more challenging as she resists its dangerous commands while surviving Phantasma's horrors.

How spicy is the romance in Phantasma by Kaylie Smith?

Phantasma by Kaylie Smith features spicy, adult-level romance with significant steam between Ophelia and Blackwell. The forbidden romance develops through forced-proximity dynamics as Blackwell guides Ophelia through deadly trials, creating intense chemistry and irresistible attraction. The central tension stems from Phantasma's curse: anyone who falls in love within the competition will have their love be cursed, adding high stakes to their developing relationship. Readers seeking dark fantasy romance with paranormal elements and explicit romantic scenes will find Phantasma delivers on heat alongside its deadly competition plot.

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Phantasma

Kaylie Smith

Relationship Mythology Mystery

概要

主なポイント

著者

よくある質問

In "Phantasma," Kaylie Smith's viral debut blends dark fantasy and romance in haunting New Orleans. This BookTok phenomenon features authentic OCD representation through a "shadow voice" character. What dark secrets await in the book that amassed 140,000+ ratings and launched a first-time author to #1 NYT status?

あなたに合った学び方を探す

クイックサマリー8分

著者の声を通じて本を感じる

深堀り42分

知識を魅力的で例が豊富な洞察に変換

フラッシュカード10件の洞察

キーアイデアを瞬時にキャプチャして素早く学習

エンタメ17分

楽しく魅力的な方法で本を楽しむ

「Phantasma」のベストクォート

With great power comes great burden.

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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

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Phantasma

Kaylie Smith

Relationship Mythology Mystery

概要

主なポイント

著者

よくある質問

あなたに合った学び方を探す

クイックサマリー8分

著者の声を通じて本を感じる

深堀り42分

知識を魅力的で例が豊富な洞察に変換

フラッシュカード10件の洞察

キーアイデアを瞬時にキャプチャして素早く学習

エンタメ17分

楽しく魅力的な方法で本を楽しむ

「Phantasma」のベストクォート

With great power comes great burden.

重要なポイント

When the Devil Whispers Your Name

00:00

In the heart of New Orleans, where the veil between worlds grows thin, "Phantasma" bewitches with its intoxicating blend of Gothic horror and forbidden romance. What happens when a young necromancer enters a deadly competition run by devils, only to fall for a mysterious phantom who may be her salvation-or her doom? The story begins with death: Ophelia Grimm finds her mother lifeless and performs a forbidden ritual, transferring her mother's powers into herself. As her once-cerulean eyes turn icy Grimm Blue, she inherits not just magic but the ability to see Apparitions-ghostly entities that mistake her for her mother. Meanwhile, the intrusive Shadow Voice that has plagued her since childhood grows stronger, demanding specific actions to prevent terrible fates. When Ophelia discovers her sister Genevieve has entered a deadly competition called Phantasma to save their foreclosed home, she follows-unaware that she's stepping into a centuries-old curse that will test not just her magic, but her heart. The competition's rules are simple: contestants progress through nine levels based on the Nine Circles of Hell, with only three ways out-winning, bargaining with Devils, or death.

The Devil's Playground

Bargains with Ghosts

Family Secrets Unraveled

The Heart and the Key

Breaking the Cycle

A Symphony of Horror and Hope

あなたに合った学び方を探す

クイックサマリー

『Phantasma』を8分で要約

『Phantasma』の核心的なアイデアを分かりやすいポイントに分解し、革新的なチームがどのように創造、協力、成長するかを理解します。

00:00

フラッシュカード

『Phantasma』から厳選した10の洞察

『Phantasma』を素早い記憶のヒントに凝縮し、率直さ、チームワーク、創造的な回復力の主要原則を強調します。

エンタメ

『Phantasma』のレッスンを17分のストーリーで

鮮やかなストーリーテリングを通じて『Phantasma』を体験し、イノベーションのレッスンを記憶に残り、応用できる瞬間に変えます。

00:00

パーソナライズ

あなた自身の方法で『Phantasma』を体験。

何でも質問し、声を選び、本当にあなたに響く洞察を一緒に作り出しましょう。

コロンビア大学卒業生がサンフランシスコで開発

BeFreedは1,000,000の好奇心旺盛な仲間が集うグローバルコミュニティ

BeFreedがウェブ上でどのように話題になっているかをもっと見る

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

コロンビア大学卒業生がサンフランシスコで開発

BeFreedは1,000,000の好奇心旺盛な仲間が集うグローバルコミュニティ

BeFreedがウェブ上でどのように話題になっているかをもっと見る

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

1.5K Ratings4.7

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「Phantasma」のベストクォート

「Phantasma」のベストクォート

おすすめの本

重要なポイント

When the Devil Whispers Your Name

The Devil's Playground

Bargains with Ghosts

Family Secrets Unraveled

The Heart and the Key

Breaking the Cycle

A Symphony of Horror and Hope

おすすめの本

重要なポイント

When the Devil Whispers Your Name

The Devil's Playground

Bargains with Ghosts

Family Secrets Unraveled

The Heart and the Key

Breaking the Cycle

A Symphony of Horror and Hope

Phantasma by Kaylie Smith Summary

Overview of Phantasma

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フラッシュカードモード - 『Phantasma』から厳選した10の洞察

エンタメモード - 『Phantasma』のレッスンを17分のストーリーで

パーソナライズモード - 『Phantasma』の要約を0分で読む・聴く

PhantasmaのPDFをダウンロード

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Phantasma by Kaylie Smith Summary

Overview of Phantasma

Similar books to Phantasma

「Phantasma」のベストクォート

おすすめの本

重要なポイント

When the Devil Whispers Your Name

The Devil's Playground

Bargains with Ghosts

Family Secrets Unraveled

The Heart and the Key

Breaking the Cycle

A Symphony of Horror and Hope

クイックサマリーモード - 『Phantasma』の要約を8分で読む・聴く

フラッシュカードモード - 『Phantasma』から厳選した10の洞察

エンタメモード - 『Phantasma』のレッスンを17分のストーリーで

パーソナライズモード - 『Phantasma』の要約を0分で読む・聴く

PhantasmaのPDFをダウンロード

PhantasmaのEPUBをダウンロード

おすすめの本

重要なポイント

When the Devil Whispers Your Name

The Devil's Playground

Bargains with Ghosts

Family Secrets Unraveled

The Heart and the Key

Breaking the Cycle

A Symphony of Horror and Hope