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A Forgery of Fate

the New York Times bestselling romantic fantasy standalone

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A Forgery of Fate

By: Elizabeth Lim
Narrated by: Mirai
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From the New York and Sunday Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes.

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.

'An alluring and captivating story' ISABEL IBAÑEZ
'Devastatingly romantic, with heart-stopping action and twists' AXIE OH
'Everything I love in a story' MARY E. PEARSON

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 dangerous 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 mother and sisters, Tru must enter a marriage contract and join him in his desolate undersea palace.

Once there, Tru will 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 . . .

PRAISE FOR A FORGERY OF FATE
'This romantasy delivers stunning world-building, compelling characters, and an enchanting story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A lush and emotionally beautiful journey' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I gobbled this book up!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Talk about swoon worthy, C drama magic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The characters tug at your heart string' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐©2025 Elizabeth Lim
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Critic reviews

An alluring and captivating story, filled with mythical creatures, lyrical prose and vibrant characters
Devastatingly romantic, with heart-stopping action and twists that kept me turning the pages
Everything I love in a story-danger, complex characters, romance, betrayal and gorgeous writing
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
Elizabeth Lim's worlds are so vivid and immersive that I'm convinced she must use her very own magic paintbrush
A captivating retelling of Beauty and the Beast, brimming with heart-pounding adventure and enchanting romance that will leave you breathless
Once again Lim works her inimitable magic in taking a beloved fairy tale and making it not only her own, but genuinely original
All stars
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One of the best books and Audible I've ever encountered.

Best book

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I found this really enjoyable! I came for East Asian inspired beauty and the beast retelling but stayed for the marriage of convenience trope, the mesmerising world building and beautiful romance, heartwarming and thrilling plot.

I loved the idea of how art/ painting becomes a weapon. The story takes its time explaining how this works, but that slow reveal adds to the magic - you know ink and paper can topple something as powerful as a god, and the mystery of how kept me listening. The narrator did a great job!

Another perfect whimsical story by Elizabeth Lim. 4.5 stars

Mesmerisingly beautiful

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