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A girl who paints the future,
A cursed dragon lord.
Bound by love and deception,
They will bring down the gods.
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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.
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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. . . .
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A romantic and enchanting new fantasy with overtones of Beauty and the Beast.
Coming June 3, 2025 from Penguin Random House
* Signed and personalized copies available
Illustration by Tran Nguyen | Cover Design by Ray Shappell
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As a thank you for preordering A Forgery of Fate, readers are invited to fill out this form to receive a free prize pack containing:
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Tru and the Dragon bookmark illustrated by @kudriaken
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Noodles for life sticker illustrated by @meimo_mo
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The Contract art print illustrated by @kudriaken
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4 Character cards of Tru, Elang, Gaari, and Nomi&Falina illustrated by @suminmii
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All B&N preorders of A Forgery of Fate will be entered to win an exclusive prize bundle. One winner will receive a travel tea set, Enchanted Lumio book lamp, glocusent wearable book light, and a crushed velvet dragon scale reading blanket. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of the Prize is $293.00.
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AUTHOR BLURBS
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“An alluring and captivating story, filled with mythical creatures, lyrical prose and vibrant characters.”
Isabel Ibañez, #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. Readers are sure to fall in love with this high-stakes fantasy adventure!”
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​