Hello Readers,
Thank you to NetGalley and Hodderscape for giving me access to an eBook copy of A Forgery of Fate by Elizabeth Lim in exchange for an honest review. Since the official publication day is a couple of days way, this review will be spoiler-free.
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Title: A Forgery of Fate
Author: Elizabeth Lim
Publication Date: 5th June
Genre: Young Adult, Fairy Tale, Fantasy Fiction
Pages: 480
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Synopsis: 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 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...
Miniature Review
The writing is beautiful its lyrical, vivid, and full of life. The underwater world is stunning and packed with detail: phoenix demons, brave turtles, deadly sea creatures, and a Dragon King who’s as terrifying as he is unforgettable. Every part of the world feels alive and thoughtfully built, and I loved how the story kept expanding into unfamiliar places and layers.
Truyan is a fantastic main character. She’s brave, protective, and deeply loyal to her family. I really loved how her connection to art played a role in the story. Her love interest (who I won’t spoil!) starts out mysterious and brooding, but the way his story unfolds is so worth the wait. Their relationship is full of tension, longing, and emotional depth. It hit all the right Beauty and the Beast notes without ever feeling overdone.
The pacing was spot on, with just the right mix of action, romance, and plot twists. I was hooked from the first page and couldn’t put it down. And that ending? Absolutely jaw-dropping in the best way.
If you're into fantasy with rich world-building, emotional storytelling, and a slow-burn romance that actually delivers, this one’s for you. It’s everything I love in a fantasy and more and I’m still thinking about it.
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