An utterly irresistible fantasy brimming with deadly competition, beautiful, cruel fae and an enemies-to-lovers sapphic romance, from The Sunday Times and No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Starlight, A Dark and Drowning Tide and A Far Wilder Magic.
‘A daring and imaginative tale of moves and countermoves’ Rachel Gillig, author of The Knight and the Moth
‘A lush, thrilling novel that’s heartfelt and captivating from start to finish’ Kiersten White, author of Lucy Undying
‘From the sparkling opening to the riveting end-game, I adored every single line’ Sydney J. Shields, author of The Honey Witch
LOVE IS THE ULTIMATE GAMBIT…
Ever since Shea Fury’s sister was stolen by the High King of the Fae, she has dreamed of rescuing her – and gaining revenge. Then an invitation arrives to compete in a once-a-century tournament in the Otherworld. The victor is granted one wish. Finally, this is Shea’s chance to win back what she’s lost. But to make it to the final round Shea is forced to strike an alliance with her longtime rival, the sharply beautiful fae princess, Ciara of Bri Leith.
As Shea finds herself falling deeper into all-consuming desire, dark magic lurks around every corner, and her cutthroat opponents are willing to bend the rules to make their own wishes come true. One wrong move, and it could cost her everything.
The Cruel Prince meets The Queen’s Gambit. Perfect for fans of The Rose Bargain, Powerless, and Belladonna.
‘So addictive & romantic… hit me right in the chest… what I loved most was the romance. I have chills… The best one I’ve read in a long time… I’m enchanted!’ Goodreads review
‘Romantic, moving, and utterly magical’ Ava Reid, author of A Study in Drowning
Rivals to lovers
Fae bargain
Powerful immortal × mortal
Deadly tournament
Slow burn
Sapphic romance
Forbidden love
Forced proximity
One winner, impossible choice
* No.5 on the New York Times Young Adult Hardcover bestseller list 23/08/2026 *
‘A daring and imaginative tale of moves and countermoves’ Rachel Gillig, author of The Knight and the Moth
‘A lush, thrilling novel that’s heartfelt and captivating from start to finish’ Kiersten White, author of Lucy Undying
‘From the sparkling opening to the riveting end-game, I adored every single line’ Sydney J. Shields, author of The Honey Witch
LOVE IS THE ULTIMATE GAMBIT…
Ever since Shea Fury’s sister was stolen by the High King of the Fae, she has dreamed of rescuing her – and gaining revenge. Then an invitation arrives to compete in a once-a-century tournament in the Otherworld. The victor is granted one wish. Finally, this is Shea’s chance to win back what she’s lost. But to make it to the final round Shea is forced to strike an alliance with her longtime rival, the sharply beautiful fae princess, Ciara of Bri Leith.
As Shea finds herself falling deeper into all-consuming desire, dark magic lurks around every corner, and her cutthroat opponents are willing to bend the rules to make their own wishes come true. One wrong move, and it could cost her everything.
The Cruel Prince meets The Queen’s Gambit. Perfect for fans of The Rose Bargain, Powerless, and Belladonna.
‘So addictive & romantic… hit me right in the chest… what I loved most was the romance. I have chills… The best one I’ve read in a long time… I’m enchanted!’ Goodreads review
‘Romantic, moving, and utterly magical’ Ava Reid, author of A Study in Drowning
Rivals to lovers
Fae bargain
Powerful immortal × mortal
Deadly tournament
Slow burn
Sapphic romance
Forbidden love
Forced proximity
One winner, impossible choice
* No.5 on the New York Times Young Adult Hardcover bestseller list 23/08/2026 *