#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 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.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes!
‘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
Truyan Saigas didn't choose to become a con artist, but after her father is lost at sea, it’s up to her to support her mother and two younger sisters. A gifted art forger, Tru has the unique ability to paint the future, but even such magic is not enough to put her family back together again, or stave off the gangsters demanding payment in blood for her mother’s gambling debts.
Left with few options, Tru agrees to a marriage contract with a mysterious dragon lord. He offers a fresh start for her mother and sisters and elusive answers about her father's disappearance, but in exchange, she must join him in his desolate undersea palace. And she must assist him in a plot to infiltrate the tyrannical Dragon King's inner circle, painting a future so treasonous, it could upend both the mortal and immortal realms. . . .
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
From the New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes!
‘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
Truyan Saigas didn't choose to become a con artist, but after her father is lost at sea, it’s up to her to support her mother and two younger sisters. A gifted art forger, Tru has the unique ability to paint the future, but even such magic is not enough to put her family back together again, or stave off the gangsters demanding payment in blood for her mother’s gambling debts.
Left with few options, Tru agrees to a marriage contract with a mysterious dragon lord. He offers a fresh start for her mother and sisters and elusive answers about her father's disappearance, but in exchange, she must join him in his desolate undersea palace. And she must assist him in a plot to infiltrate the tyrannical Dragon King's inner circle, painting a future so treasonous, it could upend both the mortal and immortal realms. . . .
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Praise for this book
"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
"A captivating retelling of Beauty and the Beast, brimming with heart-pounding adventure and enchanting romance that will leave you breathless." - June Hur
"An alluring and captivating story, filled with mythical creatures, lyrical prose and vibrant characters." - Isabel Ibañez
"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
"Elizabeth Lim's worlds are so vivid and immersive that I'm convinced she must use her very own magic paintbrush." - Lynette Noni
"Devastatingly romantic, with heart-stopping action and twists that kept me turning the pages." - Axie Oh
"Everything I love in a story - danger, complex characters, romance, betrayal and gorgeous writing." - Mary E Pearson
"A captivating retelling of Beauty and the Beast, brimming with heart-pounding adventure and enchanting romance that will leave you breathless." - June Hur
"An alluring and captivating story, filled with mythical creatures, lyrical prose and vibrant characters." - Isabel Ibañez
"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
"Elizabeth Lim's worlds are so vivid and immersive that I'm convinced she must use her very own magic paintbrush." - Lynette Noni
"Devastatingly romantic, with heart-stopping action and twists that kept me turning the pages." - Axie Oh
"Everything I love in a story - danger, complex characters, romance, betrayal and gorgeous writing." - Mary E Pearson
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