Illusionarium by Heather Dixon

Illusionarium by Heather Dixon

What if the world holds more dangers--and more wonders--than we have ever known? And what if there is more than one world? From Heather Dixon, author of the acclaimed Entwined, comes a brilliantly conceived adventure that sweeps us from the inner workings of our souls to the far reaches of our imaginations.

Jonathan is perfectly ordinary. But then--as every good adventure begins--the king swoops into port, and Jonathan and his father are enlisted to find the cure to a deadly plague. Jonathan discovers that he's a prodigy at working with a new chemical called fantillium, which creates shared hallucinations--or illusions. And just like that, Jonathan is knocked off his path. Through richly developed parallel worlds, vivid action, a healthy dose of humor, and gorgeous writing, Heather Dixon spins a story that calls to mind The Night Circus and Pixar movies, but is wholly its own.

But in a world of shared nightmares and dangerous conspiracies, can one ordinary boy's imagination be enough to save everyone he loves?

• Reluctant Hero: Follow Jonathan, a quiet medical apprentice who discovers he has a rare and dangerous talent for bending reality itself.
• Parallel Worlds Adventure: Journey through richly developed alternate realities, from a steampunk aerial city to the decaying grandeur of Nod'ol, a world built on lies.
• Airship Adventure: Experience a breathtaking gaslamp fantasy filled with royal airships, sky-high chases, and conspiracies that threaten the entire empire.
• High-Stakes Fantasy: With a deadly plague infecting his own mother and sister, Jonathan must find a cure before it's too late for everyone.