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TAROC:

A Fool’s Journey

Coming to book stores October 1st, 2025

The first fantasy book about the Tarot deck coming to life

Peliah, a daring outcast and fearless adventurer, arrives in the enigmatic city of Cordeorum on a quest to find the lost Major Arcana—the Fool. But destiny has a different plan. Fate binds her in an unexpected pact, awakens her extraordinary power to control fire, and forces her to become a dancer at the Bagno.

Her magic catches the eye of the captivating King of Fire, who believes she’s the key to unlocking his deepest, untapped power. Under Egan’s fiery mentorship, Peliah must navigate her newfound destiny while helping the House fend off relentless attacks from the Unknowns—a savage rebel clan hunting down their false prophet and killing the people in the House of Fire on their search.

Guided by cryptic whispers and mysterious encounters with the Major Arcana, Peliah unravels a chilling truth about her fate that could forever change the destiny of Trionfi. Will she rise to save the kingdom and liberate the oppressed, or will the divine Arcana twist her fate beyond recognition?

Prepare yourself for a spellbinding journey of fate and fire,

where every tarot card unveils a dangerous secret.

Bronte Wilde

About the Author

Bronte Wilde—named after the Brontë sisters—has over a decade of dedicated study and practice in the art of tarot. She brings a profound understanding of the deck’s symbolism and significance to her writing. Bronte’s passion for both writing and the fantastical genre has been a lifelong pursuit, deeply ingrained in her creative spirit since she was young. She currently lives in Edmonton, Alberta with her dog Sirius.

☀️ Sun: Leo 🌙 Moon: Aquarius 🔥 Rising: Aries

Bronte offers 30 minute to 1 hour tarot readings in addition to birth chart readings and astrocartography readings too. If you’re interested, click the link below!

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What is Tarot?

Tarot is a deck of cards, used from at least the mid-15th century in various parts of Europe to play card games such as Tarocchini. It is now primarily for fortune-telling, self-reflection, and divination. A standard tarot deck consists of 78 cards, divided into 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana cards organized into four suits, similar to playing cards. Tarot readers interpret the arrangement and symbolism of the cards to gain insight into the past, present, or future, often to guide personal growth and decision-making.  

A spread of tarot cards on a round wooden surface, including Knight of Wands, Eight of Cups, Six of Swords, and Ace of Pentacles, with crystals, a black book, and decorative items surrounding it.
Tarot card labeled "The Star" showing a nude woman pouring water from two containers into a pond, with seven stars surrounding her and mountains in the background.
Tarot card depicting The Chariot, featuring a regal figure in armor sitting in a chariot, flanked by a black and a white sphinx, with cityscape in the background.
Tarot card titled "The Fool" showing a person walking on a path with a small dog, holding a bag over their shoulder, with the sun shining overhead.

What readers are saying:

  • If you’re craving a fantasy novel that brings something new to the table while delivering a powerful, unforgettable heroine, this is the one to pick up. I’ll be recommending it to every fantasy reader I know!

    - Ryn

  • There is love, betrayal, twists, and turns all wrapped up in an epic journey of self-discovery.  As a lover of tarot and magic myself, this book was one of my most exciting reads this year! I cannot wait to see what this author does next! An absolutely terrific debut novel.

    - Lauren

  • If you enjoyed the From Blood and Ash series by Jennifer L. Armentrout, then you’re going to devour this book! From the very beginning, I was pulled straight into the story, and I couldn’t stop reading. I ended up finishing it in just a few short days—sneaking in chapters during breaks because I needed to know what would happen next.

    - Karissa Parker 

  • An amazing debut! I absolutely loved this book, it drew me in right from the start and kept me hooked until the very end. I can’t wait to read the second one and see where the story goes next!

    - Ashley G.

  • This book made me feel so many emotions, everything from joy to heartbreak, and I’m so grateful for how real and alive the characters felt. I can’t wait to be back in Trionfi in the next book!

    — Krystal B. 

  • Wow. I devoured this book. I started and could not put it down. Taroc: A Fool’s Journey is a must read for all those wanting an exhilarating and daring journey. The plot is exciting, clever, and a new take on Fantasy that readers will enthusiastically enjoy. Taroc: A Fool’s Journey earns its spot among the NYT Bestsellers.

    - Jodi Nicole

  • I found myself staying up as late as I could reading this book. The characters were so thought out. I found myself being able to envision every scene, feeling everything as the characters did. I can’t wait to read what you write next! 

    -Lena Van Driel 

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The World of Trionfi Explained

The name was inspired by the fact the Trionfi were the allegorical trump cards added to the standard four-suited Italian playing card packs in the 15th century to create the first Tarot decks. Trionfi is the world in which everyone in TAROC: A Fool’s Journey lives in.

Marble statue of Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, with wings, draped clothing, and missing head, displayed indoors.

In Trionfi, the 22 Major Arcana are Gods. Some live in the Over World, some live in the Under World, but no one truly knows where they live, which ones to trust, or when they’ll appear.

The Minor Arcana gets split into different houses.

Aerial view of a rocky coastline with waves crashing against the rocks and a sandy beach nearby.

A Fool’s Journey focuses on the House of Fire

Lush green mountains and cliffs with a winding road in the foreground under a cloudy sky
A vast desert landscape with rolling sand dunes and three camels with riders along with a person walking beside them.

Wands = the House of Fire

Cups = the House of Water

Swords = the House of Air

Pentacles = the House of Earth

Snow-capped mountain peaks shrouded in clouds and mist
background texture of beach

Within each suit, there are numbered cards and face cards. From Ace to 10, those are the different realms within the House (e.g. the Fourth Realm in the House of Fire would represent the Four of Wands) with the Ace being the capital of said House.

The face cards—Page, Knight, Queen, and King—are the real people, with the Queen and King being the rulers of the House.

Each Realm and each person embodies the characteristics and meaning that the original Tarot card represents—same goes with the Major Arcana.

Ancient mud-brick structures and forts in a desert landscape, with palm trees in the background.
King of Wands tarot card showing a crowned king sitting on a throne, holding a wand, wearing a green cloak and red robes, with a lion depicted on his cloak and a cat at his feet.
Sand dunes with numerous bird footprints in the sand.

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