A Forgery of Fate: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER (Deluxe Limited Edition) by Elizabeth Lim

A breathtaking romantic fantasy inspired by Beauty and the Beast about a girl who paints the future and a cursed dragon lord, bound by love and deception in a plot to bring down the gods.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes!

“Everything I love in a story—danger, complex characters, romance, betrayal and gorgeous writing.” —Mary E. Pearson, New York Times bestselling author of Dance of Thieves

Truyan Saigas didn't choose to become a con artist, but after her father is lost at sea, it’s up to her to support her mother and two younger sisters. A gifted art forger, Tru has the unique ability to paint the future, but even such magic is not enough to put her family back together again, or stave off the gangsters demanding payment in blood for her mother’s gambling debts.

Left with few options, Tru agrees to a marriage contract with a mysterious dragon lord. He offers a fresh start for her mother and sisters and elusive answers about her father's disappearance, but in exchange, she must join him in his desolate undersea palace. And she must assist him in a plot to infiltrate the tyrannical Dragon King's inner circle, painting a future so treasonous, it could upend both the mortal and immortal realms. . . .

Review

★ "In beguiling prose, Lim skillfully blends elements of classic fairy tales....and inject heart-pounding action into this lush romantasy epic." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "This emotional, thoughtful story about love and found family is perfect for romantasy fans." —Booklist, starred review

"An adventurous and romantic addition to the genre." —Kirkus Reviews

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knopf Books for Young Readers

Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 3, 2025

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Print length ‏ : ‎ 480 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593650611

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9780593650615

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.3 pounds

Reading age ‏ : ‎ 16+ years, from customers

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.81 x 1.31 x 8.63 inches

Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9