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Enchanting!
A Forgery of Fate proves that Elizabeth Lim is one of the best at writing whimsical, enchanting fantasy stories oozing with heart. If you love beautiful wo... READ MORE
I am captivated
I knew I was going to love a book described as Beauty and the Beast meets Little Mermaid but there is so much more to Forgery of Fate.
Lim’s next offeri... READ MORE
An enchanting Beauty and the Beast x Little Mermaid retelling
I recently finished the next beautiful work from Elizabeth Lim and she did not fail to disappoint again. Every time I read her book I am transported into a... READ MORE
A beautiful tale of fate that will captivate
Going back into the fantasy realm of Lims' creation. A new corner of magic is unlocked as we peer into A'landi and dive into the dragon kingdom of Ai'long.... READ MORE
Absolutely enchanting!
Returning to a familiar world, Elizabeth Lim has produced another stunning book in the Tales of Lor'yan series.
I was instantly obsessed with this book... READ MORE
Is this book getting the hype it deserves? No. Will I ever shut up about it? ALSO NO!
I was lucky enough to receive a proof copy of A Forgery of Fate on NetGalley, and I’m still thinking about it. This book was completely unexpected in the b... READ MORE
A stunning adventure!
"Fortune finds those who leap."
I wasn't sure when I started this book but oh my there was action straight from the beginning. It flowed so well and I g... READ MORE
Magical Love Story
A beautiful and magical story set between two worlds.
Based on a tale similar to Beauty and the Beast, but set between a young girl called Truyan and a... READ MORE
Perfect for all ages
This is the first time I've read Elizabeth Lim, it won't be the last. I was hooked by the promise that it would be Beauty and the Beast meets The Little Me... READ MORE
I absolutely adore this book!
I think my favourite thing about this book is that it is a standalone and while a lot happens, it doesn’t feel rushed or too much. The whole book was so be... READ MORE
Beautiful, whimsical, enchanting—brilliant!
Elizabeth Lim’s books are whimsical, magical and beautiful and I love them. Such a beautiful story with wonderful characters and vivid imagery. Her writing... READ MORE
An incredible read
I loved A Forgery Of Fate as the characters were really well described, it made me feel like I inside the book with the characters throughout. I really fel... READ MORE
Magic Lives in These Pages
Elizabeth Lim’s novels are always laced with such wonder and magic! Her stories weave together pieces of myths and fairytales with brilliant flair and ench... READ MORE
Lim has an absolute gift.
Lim has an absolute gift. With world-building so exquisite it lifts you inside the pages with an ease unparalleled by anyone else I've read. Her stories a... READ MORE
Synopsis
From the New York and Sunday 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.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
- ISBN: 9781399714860
- Number of pages: 480
- Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 36 mm
- Weight: 331g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allA spellbinding and beautifully written underwater retelling of Beauty and the Beast
I always loved books, but it was the fairy tales and fantasy that fully made me fall in love with reading. Starting with the one that cannot be mentioned a... READ MORE
A magical tale of dragons, love and loyalty
Once upon a time there was a girl named Tru, who lost her father to the sea. To feed her family, she became a master art forger. Until one day she met a cu... READ MORE
wonderful
I'm already a big fan of Lim's writing, the best book I've read so far this year was 'Her Radiant Curse' by Lim, so I knew that i'd enjoy this book. It too... READ MORE
Another hit from Elizabeth Lim!
Another fantastic hit from Elizabeth Lim! A Forgery of Fate takes place in the same world as the Spin The Dawn + Six Crimson Crane series but is a standalo... READ MORE
A Work of Art!
I love reading the books written by this author! Full of magic, familiarity of certain fairy tales with the delightful Asian mythology twist to make them f... READ MORE
Whimsical
I would describe A Forgery of Fate as whimsical, which is not usually something that appeals to me. However, I thought the under water setting, with the ta... READ MORE
f you're a fantasy lover and have ever asked yourself what's better than a dragon, let me tell you: a dragon prince!
Honestly, this was my first Elizabeth Lim book, and I wasn't sure what to expect, but I ended up loving every single page. The world-building blew my mind ... READ MORE
beautiful, sad and perfect
A Forgery of Fate by Elizabeth Lim is beautifully written, Lim paints a fantasy world that is rich in beauty.
This is absolutely a book that everyone should read.
I am incredibly grateful to both NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for the opportunity to read and review A Forgery of Fate. Being selected to explore this ... READ MORE
Mermaids with attitude !
An eastern slant on Beauty and the Beast but Beauty is a clairvoyant artist and the Beast is half dragon, half human and cursed to find his absent heart ! ... READ MORE
Magical, whimsical, perfect
I loved every single second of this book. The writing style, the pacing and the world building were exactly what I enjoy most. Tru is a wonderful heroine f... READ MORE
Everything was magical!
The world within this book entranced me, it was unique and magical, and the premise was perfectly delivered. Not only does this book have an incredible MMC... READ MORE
Another great story by Lim
A Forgery of Fate is a breathtaking romantasy inspired by Beauty and the Beast, blending art, magic, and politics into a richly woven tale. Lim transports ... READ MORE
This was a fun and fast read that has a sweet ending
Tru and Elang are cute together and I liked Shani.
I liked all the twists and turns during the story and the writing was brilliant, it draws you into th... READ MORE
A richly imagined tale from a master of oriental myth
I love Elizabeth Lims books; she weaves magic and fantasy so well into Oriental myth and legend. Her characters are so well fleshed out, believable and eas... READ MORE
Good Enough
A Forgery of Fate' is a novel in the 'Six Crimson Cranes' universe, and this time we follow Tru, a forger of paintings, as is gets in a deal with a half-hu... READ MORE
Enchanting!
This book was everything I hoped for and more! Elizabeth Lim has once again swept me away with her gorgeous writing and heartfelt storytelling. I absolutel... READ MORE
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