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'Charming and insightful, tender yet honest' C.L. CLARKOne curse. Two destinies. A thousand stolen gods.ON ONE SIDE OF THE WORLD, Aleya Ana-Ulai is desperate for a chance. Her family have written her off as a mistake, but she's determined to prove every last one of them wrong.ON THE OTHER, Kirby of Wall's End is searching for redemption. An ancient curse tore her life apart, but to fix it, she'll have to leave everything behind.Fate sets them both on the path to Nivela, a city once poised to conquer the world with the power of a thousand stolen gods. Now the gates are closed and the old magic slumbers. Dead - or waiting for a spark to light it anew . . .Two women embark on an epic journey in this Sunday Times bestselling sapphic fantasy with a slow-burn romance inspired by the fall of Rome, from the author of the Frontier and Floating Hotel.READERS LOVE IDOLFIRE'Grace Curtis, you've made a believer out of me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The warmth, the joy, the *art* of IDOLFIRE made it a delicious reading experience that I took pains to savour over many week' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book has officially solidified Grace Curtis as an auto-buy author for me. I can't wait to see what she does next!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'My perfect book everything about it feels so perfect for what I want! I love a quest, I love an interesting magic, I love a bit of intrigue, I love love!!!! What a book! One of the greatest quest books of all time??? An absolute banger a million stars a million hearts' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Truly a delight! i warmly recommend it far and wide, even to those who might not think they'd be into it. give it a go!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller!'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 From the New York and Sunday Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes comes a new 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.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 . . .YOUR FAVOURITE TROPESEnemies to lovers ⚔️💗Slow burn romance ❤️‍🔥Sassy FMCS >ᴗ

'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 From the New York and Sunday Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes comes a new 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.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 . . .YOUR FAVOURITE TROPESEnemies to lovers ⚔️💗Slow burn romance ❤️‍🔥Sassy FMCS >ᴗ

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 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.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' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Charming and insightful, tender yet honest' C.L. CLARKOne curse. Two destinies. A thousand stolen gods.ON ONE SIDE OF THE WORLD, Aleya Ana-Ulai is desperate for a chance. Her family have written her off as a mistake, but she's determined to prove every last one of them wrong.ON THE OTHER, Kirby of Wall's End is searching for redemption. An ancient curse tore her life apart, but to fix it, she'll have to leave everything behind.Fate sets them both on the path to Nivela, a city once poised to conquer the world with the power of a thousand stolen gods. Now the gates are closed and the old magic slumbers. Dead - or waiting for a spark to light it anew . . .Two women embark on an epic journey in this Sunday Times bestselling sapphic fantasy with a slow-burn romance inspired by the fall of Rome, from the author of the Frontier and Floating Hotel.READERS LOVE IDOLFIRE'Grace Curtis, you've made a believer out of me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The warmth, the joy, the *art* of IDOLFIRE made it a delicious reading experience that I took pains to savour over many week' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book has officially solidified Grace Curtis as an auto-buy author for me. I can't wait to see what she does next!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'My perfect book everything about it feels so perfect for what I want! I love a quest, I love an interesting magic, I love a bit of intrigue, I love love!!!! What a book! One of the greatest quest books of all time??? An absolute banger a million stars a million hearts' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Truly a delight! i warmly recommend it far and wide, even to those who might not think they'd be into it. give it a go!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'BRIMMING WITH ANCIENT HISTORY, MYTH, AND PROMISE OF MAGIC' FRANCESCA MAYBe careful what you pray for.Unbury the past in this whip-smart sapphic fantasy mystery, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Floating Hotel and Idolfire, perfect for fans of Max Gladstone and Hannah Kaner.Cod became an archaeologist to chase the ghost of her hero, Aleya Ana-Ulai. History may have written Aleya off as a myth, but Cod is determined to prove she existed, even if it means sifting through relics for the rest of her life.Then a message arrives summoning her home. Cod's former teacher has found something monumental: the ruins of an enchanted city, slumbering beneath the soil.This could be the breakthrough they've always dreamed of. But with war brewing, rival powers circling, and ancient magics stirring underfoot, their discovery soon becomes far more trouble than it's worth. Even Cod starts to wonder if some things are better left buried . . .'ALL THE MAKINGS OF A BELOVED CLASSIC' STARK HOLBORN'LOVE AND OBSESSION ARE TWO SIDES OF THE SAME COIN, AND GRACE CURTIS FLIPS IT MASTERFULLY' GEORGIA SUMMERSREADERS LOVE HEAVEN'S GRAVEYARD'The pace was perfect, with suspense that kept me on the edge of my seat''A lot of fun''Incredibly immersive''Fantasy read, murder-mystery and romance, and more''So unapologetically sapphic'

Be careful what you pray for. Cod became an archaeologist to chase the ghost of her hero, Aleya Ana-Ulai. History may have written Aleya off as a myth, but Cod is determined to prove she existed, even if it means sifting through relics for the rest of her life.Then a message arrives summoning her home. Cod's former teacher has found something monumental: the ruins of an enchanted city, slumbering beneath the soil.This could be the breakthrough they've always dreamed of. But with war brewing, rival powers circling, and ancient magics stirring underfoot, their discovery soon becomes far more trouble than it's worth. Even Cod starts to wonder if some things are better left buried . . .Unbury the past in this whip-smart sapphic fantasy mystery, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Floating Hotel and Idolfire, perfect for fans of Max Gladstone and Hannah Kaner.'ALL THE MAKINGS OF A BELOVED CLASSIC' STARK HOLBORN'LOVE AND OBSESSION ARE TWO SIDES OF THE SAME COIN, AND GRACE CURTIS FLIPS IT MASTERFULLY' GEORGIA SUMMERS'BRIMMING WITH ANCIENT HISTORY, MYTH, AND PROMISE OF MAGIC' FRANCESCA MAYREADERS LOVE HEAVEN'S GRAVEYARD'The pace was perfect, with suspense that kept me on the edge of my seat''A lot of fun''Incredibly immersive''Fantasy read, murder-mystery and romance, and more''So unapologetically sapphic'

'Steeped in glorious magic and filled with fantastic friendships and eternal love' SARAH BETH DURSTCAN SHE RECOVER HER HEART?Prague, 1769. In the Magic Quarter of the jewel-box city of Prague, Thea runs Stiltskin's Apothecary. There, she brews potions to chase away nightmares and soothe heartache - and strikes bargains to change her customers' fates. The only fate she cannot change? Her own.Seven years ago, Thea bargained away her heart and her memories to the apothecary's owner, the cold, yet enigmatic Jasper, for reasons she cannot remember, and a reward she cannot recall.Then one day a stranger arrives with an unusual request. One that will upturn Thea's entire existence - and offer her a precious chance to recover her heart . . .Prepare to be enchanted by this spellbinding historical fantasy romance from the author of Midnight in Everwood, steeped in magic, found family and love.