A Forgery of Fate

the New York Times bestselling romantic fantasy standalone

By: Elizabeth Lim

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Paperback | 28 April 2026 | Edition Number 1

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Beauty and the Beast meets The Little Mermaid in an East Asian-inspired world in this romantic fantasy standalone from Elizabeth Lim, the New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes.

Fortune finds those who leap . . .

A gifted art forger, Truyan Saigas has the unique ability to paint the future. But when her father is lost at sea, not even magic can heal her family, or save her two younger sisters from the consequences of her mother's gambling debts.

Then Elang, a mysterious dragon lord, offers her a deal: in exchange for a fresh start for her family, Tru must enter a marriage contract and join him in his desolate undersea palace. But once there, Tru finds herself drawn to Elang, especially as she begins to unravel the secrets behind his curse.

To keep up her end of the deal, Tru must embark on her most dangerous forgery yet. To infiltrate the tyrannical Dragon King's inner circle and paint a future so treasonous, it could upend both the mortal and immortal realms . .

About the Author

Elizabeth Lim is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of ten novels, including A Forgery of Fate, Six Crimson Cranes, and Spin the Dawn. An alumna of Harvard College and the Juilliard School, she grew up in Northern California and now lives in New York with her husband and her daughters.

Industry Reviews

An alluring and captivating story, filled with mythical creatures, lyrical prose and vibrant characters - Isabel Ibanez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What the River Knows

Devastatingly romantic, with heart-stopping action and twists that kept me turning the pages - Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

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

A tale that grabs your heart and won't let you go. Full of dangerous magic, endearing characters, and imaginative storytelling reminiscent of Beauty and the Beast - Brigid Kemmerer, NYT bestselling author of Defy the Night

Elizabeth Lim's worlds are so vivid and immersive that I'm convinced she must use her very own magic paintbrush - Lynette Noni, international bestselling author of The Prison Healer

A captivating retelling of Beauty and the Beast, brimming with heart-pounding adventure and enchanting romance that will leave you breathless - June Hur, New York Times bestselling author of A Crane Among Wolves

Once again Lim works her inimitable magic in taking a beloved fairy tale and making it not only her own, but genuinely original - Liz Braswell, New York Times bestselling author of As Old As Time

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