Death Card by Smith, Jasmine

A dark contemporary fantasy featuring witchcraft, tarot, death, and a bit of romance that's perfect for fans of Immortal Dark and Cinderella Is Dead.

The paperback edition features stunning stenciled edges!

On an ordinary Monday morning, eighteen-year-old Mikaela Broussard receives the shock of her life. During a customer's tarot reading at her family's occult shop, she turns over the Death card and envisions the beautiful stranger stabbing her in the heart.

In order to determine why the girl, Joelle, wants to kill her, she'll have to keep her close. But the more time Mikaela spends with her soon-to-be murderer, the more irresistible she finds her.

As if imminent death isn't worrisome enough, witches are turning up with their magic stolen. And it's clear some very dark magic is at work. Mikaela, as the next Witch Queen of her coven, is tasked with figuring out who's behind the horrific acts--a mystery that will put her and her power to the test.

Death Card is a dark, pacy, and romantic fantasy about one witch's journey to find the strength to fight for herself, her future, and her beloved community.

Author: Jasmine Smith
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published: 08/11/2026
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780593858295
Age Range: 12-UP

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/25/2026
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2026
School Library Journal 06/01/2026 pg. 98
Booklist 07/01/2026

About the Author
Jasmine Smith has been daydreaming of new worlds and characters since she learned to hold a pen. Born and raised in North Carolina, she earned her Bachelor's degree in English from North Carolina State University. When she isn't writing, Jasmine can be found with a camera in her hand or her nose in a book. Death Card is her debut novel.