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.

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 . . .

Advance praise for A FORGERY OF FATE:

'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, New York Times 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