[PRE-ORDER] The Tarot Trials (The Tarot Trials, #1) by Katee Robert

Release Date: 10/20/2026

tarot magic • deadly competition • fantasy romance • enemies-to-lovers tension • dangerous alliances

The deck has always been stacked against Kestrel. Trained from childhood to compete in the Tarot Trials, she has spent years preparing to follow in her mother's footsteps. Now, as the Champion of the Moon, Kestrel must enter a deadly competition where power, deception, and survival are all part of the game.

The Vibe

Kestrel has inherited more than her mother's mantle. Her mother once won the Trials and earned a place among the ruling Cinque, only to be executed years later for alleged treason. Now Kestrel enters the competition carrying both her mother's legacy and unanswered questions about her death.

Her powers of shadow and illusion make her a formidable contender, but raw power will not be enough. The Trials are built on shifting alliances, calculated betrayals, and competitors who each have their own reasons for playing. Among them is the Champion who dealt the killing blow to Kestrel's mother, giving Kestrel a deeply personal reason to survive the game.

Fast-paced, atmospheric, and filled with dangerous magic, The Tarot Trials launches a new fantasy series from Katee Robert. With deadly competition, morally complicated alliances, tarot-inspired powers, and romantic tension, it is a compelling choice for readers who love high-stakes romantasy with a darker edge.

Tropes & Tags

• Fantasy romance
• Romantasy
• Tarot magic
• Deadly competition
• Shadow magic
• Illusion magic
• Dangerous alliances
• Political intrigue
• Revenge and justice
• Strong heroine
• High-stakes fantasy
• Dark fantasy atmosphere
• LGBTQ+ romance
• Betrayal and secrets

Books in Series (In Order)

• The Tarot Trials #1

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