New Releases by Allison Saft

In #1 New York Times bestseller Allison Saft’s enthralling new romantic fantasy, a chess grandmaster will go to any length to save the person she loves the most. Six years ago, Shea Fury’s sister was whisked away by the High King of the Otherworld, the ruler of the treacherous land of fae. Although Shea has spent the years since dreaming of rescuing her sister from captivity, the Iron Veil that separates the human world from that of the fae has made it only a wish. That is, until an invitation to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime chess tournament in the Otherworld arrives on Shea’s doorstep. The winner of the tournament may ask the High King to grant one wish, and Shea is finally within reach of hers. But entering the tournament and winning it are two different matters. Dark magic lurks around every corner in the Otherworld, and Shea’s cutthroat opponents are willing to bend the rules to make their own wishes come true. To make it to the end—and to find her sister—she is forced to strike an alliance with her longtime rival, the sharply beautiful fae princess, Ciara of Bri Leith. One wrong move, though, and Shea could lose more than just the competition: She’d lose her sister, her dignity, and maybe even her life. In Immortal Game, Allison Saft has written a high-stakes sapphic love story brimming with competitive tension set against a lush, Irish folklore-inspired fantasy world.

A sweeping, star-crossed romance between the queen of Pixie Hollow and the lord of the Winter Woods. Adapted from the YA novel by Sunday Times best-selling author Allison Saft, Wings of Starlight tells the tale of Clarion, the future queen of Pixie Hollow and her forbidden bond with the Winter Woods' mysterious guardian, Milori. Clarion may be heir to Pixie Hollow, but she still has much to learn - especially about the forbidden Winter Woods. When terrifying creatures begin crossing its borders, she seizes the chance to prove herself. Instead of a monster, Clarion finds Milori, the Winter Woods' young guardian. As they join forces to save their realms, an unexpected bond grows between them. But the cost of their love could turn out to be just as dangerous as the nightmare monsters that plague Pixie Hollow.

Antes de ser la reina de la Hondonada de las Hadas, fue una joven hada que tuvo que escoger entre el deber y el corazón... Hace siglos que un hada cálida no se interna en el Bosque del Invierno, y aunque la mayoría teme a los monstruos que, según las leyendas, acechan en las tierras heladas, Clarion no puede evitar sentirse atraída por la serena belleza del lugar. Sin embargo, bajo la atenta mirada de los ministros estacionales de la corte y con la fecha de su coronación cada vez más próxima, Clarion no tiene mucho tiempo para soñar despierta. Todo cambia con la noticia de que un monstruo ha cruzado desde el Invierno hasta la Primavera. Para Clarion, acabar con la amenaza puede ser una buena oportunidad de demostrar que es digna de su nuevo rol. Pero en lugar de un monstruo, a quien encuentra en la frontera de su reino es a Milori, el joven custodio del Bosque del Invierno. Juntos, forman un vínculo inesperado mientras luchan por salvar sus tierras. A medida que su alianza se convierte en algo más, descubren que hay una razón por la que las hadas cálidas y las frías deben permanecer separadas, y que no obedecerla es tan letal como los monstruos que acechan en el Bosque del Invierno.

Le légendaire hala, créature mythique, a fait son apparition, et une grande chasse va s'organiser. Margaret en est sûre, si elle remporte cette chasse, sa mère Evelyn rentrera enfin à la maison. Mais même si elle n'a pas son pareil avec un fusil, Margaret doit trouver un alchimiste comme partenaire, c'est la règle. Wes n'est pas alchimiste, du moins pas encore. Il a été congédié par tous ses maîtres, et Evelyn représentait sa dernière chance. Quand il arrive au manoir, Margaret accepte qu'il y reste, à une condition : qu'il l'accompagne à la Chasse. Bien qu'ils forment une équipe improbable, Wes admire cette fille qui a survécu seule, dans cette maison branlante emplie de fantômes et de chagrin. Et quand bien même Wes sème le chaos dans sa vie bien ordonnée, Margaret comprend vite qu'il sait, lui aussi, ce que c'est que d'être un paria. Alors que la Chasse approche, ils vont découvrir une magie noire susceptible de leur offrir la victoire... à condition de réussir à survivre jusque-là. « Un mélange envoûtant de romance et de magie. » Kirkus Reviews « Allison Saft va vous entraîner dans une histoire d'amour absolument vertigineuse. » Chloe Gong, autrice best-seller de These Violent Delights

Il a vu de la noirceur dans sa magie. Elle a vu de la magie dans sa noirceur. Parce qu'elle utilise ses pouvoirs de manière inconsidérée, Wren a tout perdu : elle a été renvoyée de la Garde de la reine et séparée de sa meilleure amie. Alors quand arrive la lettre d'un aristocrate reclus lui demandant de venir à Colwick Hall soigner son serviteur victime d'une mystérieuse maladie, Wren saisit cette chance. Mais elle déchante en découvrant un manoir en ruines et la véritable identité de son patient : il s'agit de l'ennemi juré de son pays, Hal Cavendish, venu à Colwick Hall en quête de rédemption lui aussi. Alors que des forces funestes sont à l'oeuvre, Wren et Hal comprennent qu'ils doivent unir leurs forces s'ils veulent espérer sauver leurs royaumes. Les voilà livrés à eux-mêmes face aux dangereux secrets du manoir, et à un surprenant désir qui pourrait bien causer leur perte. L'amour fait de nous tous des monstres.

Au royaume du Brunnestaad, pays d'eaux profondes hantées par d'étranges créatures, Lorelei Kaskel, issue d'une communauté marginalisée, cherche à s'émanciper grâce à ses études de folkloriste. Lorsque le roi ordonne une expédition afin de découvrir la légendaire source de toute magie, elle y voit la chance de faire ses preuves et de réaliser son rêve le plus fou : devenir naturaliste, libre de voyager dans les contrées qu'elle ne connaît que par les livres. Elle part donc en compagnie de cinq autres étudiants, autant de nobles arrogants qui lui vouent un mépris teinté de méfiance. Mais à peine le voyage commencé, se produit un crime politique dont l'auteur se cache parmi les passagers. Pire encore, Lorelei est contrainte de faire équipe avec la personne qui l'insupporte le plus au monde : sa brillante et trop belle rivale, Sylvia von Wolff, pour laquelle elle éprouve une haine aussi vive qu'ambiguë. Lorelei doit trouver la source avant que l'assassin frappe encore - et entraîne un possible coup d'État. Or, bien d'autres dangers guettent : des forêts qui changent la nuit, des dragons qui sommeillent sous les fleuves... et en enquêtant sur le meurtre, Lorelei et Sylvia découvrent d'impossibles secrets. Des secrets qui amènent Lorelei à se demander si le royaume mérite d'être sauvé... « Un véritable chant de sirène, envoûtant et imaginatif. Un roman qui parle avant tout du pouvoir guérisseur de l'amour. Intelligent, touchant et superbe. » Ava Reid, Un passé englouti « Une merveille d'élégance littéraire. La prose exquise d'Allison Saft s'allie à son univers savamment construit pour nous époustoufler avec ce roman à l'atmosphère unique imprégnée d'un folklore riche, d'une intrigue captivante et d'une tension amoureuse sous-jacente. Sans hésitation, parmi mes plus belles lectures ! » Thea Guanzon, The Hurricane Wars « Envoûtante et d'un romantisme enchanteur, cette histoire mêle avec adresse mystère, folklore et aventure. Lorelei et Sylvia illuminent ce monde obscur et vous feront chavirer. Chaque page est une pépite. » Rachel Gillig, Une fenêtre sur les ténèbres « Un récit à la narration riche et habile qui, comme tout voyage en terre inconnue, vous emmène loin et vous change. » Hannah Whitten, The Foxglove King « Lire ce livre, c'est s'immerger dans un sombre conte de fées. Allison Saft nous fait profiter de sa très belle plume et explore sans peur des thèmes forts dans ce roman au folklore magique pour toile de fond et, pour trame, une histoire d'amour née d'une rivalité qui vous coupera le souffle. Une perfection de Fantasy gothique aux accents dark academia. » India Holton, Les Dames pirates

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, AND #1 INDIE BESTSELLER! A Kids' Indie Next Pick BookPage Most Anticipated YA Books of 2025 selection Goodreads Most Anticipated Releases of 2025 selection Brimming with magic and romance, a young fairy queen must form an unlikely alliance or risk an unspeakable danger destroying all she holds dear in this fantasy adventure from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft. “Enchanting and achingly romantic. Readers will feel as if they’ve stepped right into Pixie Hollow.”—Sasha Peyton Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Witch Haven It’s been centuries since a warm-season fairy in Pixie Hollow has crossed into the Winter Woods, and while most fear the legends of monsters lurking in the frozen lands, Clarion, can’t help being intrigued by Winter’s stoic beauty. But under the watchful eyes of the current monarch and the court's seasonal ministers, Clarion has little time to dwell on daydreams while the days to her coronation dwindle away. That is, until reports of a monster crossing from Winter into Spring make their way to the palace. Clarion sees defeating this threat as an opportunity to prove that she is worthy of her new role. But instead of finding a monster at the edge of Winter, she finds Milori, a young guardian of the Winter Woods. Together, they form an unlikely bond as they race to save their lands. But as their alliance warms to something more, they will discover there is a reason a warm-season fairy and a winter fairy must not be together. And the cost could be just as deadly as the monsters that prowl the Winter Woods. Discover the origin of the sweeping, star-crossed romance between the queen of Pixie Hollow and the lord of the Winter Woods.

A GOODREADS MOST ANTICIPATED RELEASES OF 2025 SELECTION Brimming with magic and romance, a young fairy queen must form an unlikely alliance or risk an unspeakable danger destroying all she holds dear... The first novel in an epic and thrilling romantasy series, from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft. It's been centuries since a warm-season fairy in Pixie Hollow has crossed into the Winter Woods, and while most fear the legends of monsters lurking in the frozen lands, Clarion can't help being intrigued by Winter's stoic beauty. But under the watchful eyes of the current monarch and the court's seasonal ministers, Clarion has little time to dwell on daydreams while the days to her coronation dwindle away. That is, until reports of a monster crossing from Winter into Spring make their way to the palace. Clarion sees defeating this threat as an opportunity to prove that she is worthy of her new role. But instead of finding a monster at the edge of Winter, she finds Milori, a young guardian of the Winter Woods. Together, they form an unlikely bond as they race to save their lands. But as their alliance warms to something more, they will discover there is a reason a warm-season fairy and a winter fairy must not be together. And the cost could be just as deadly as the monsters that prowl the Winter Woods.

Inspirado na Regência britânica, este romance arrebatador transporta os leitores para um mundo de fantasia com personagens prontos para viver o mais delicado dos sentimentos: o amor. Niamh tem um talento especial. Toda roupa que ela costura é confeccionada com as melhores emoções e memórias de quem vai vesti-la, conferindo à peça uma beleza única. Não à toa, quando Kit, príncipe de Avaland, está prestes a se casar, Niamh é convocada à corte para produzir todo o guarda-roupa real. Mas os nobres de Avaland são cruéis, especialmente com uma jovem nascida em um reino pobre e rebelde como Machland. E Kit, o noivo mal-humorado e temperamental, não facilita em nada o trabalho dela. Ainda assim, contra todas as possibilidades, algo especial surge entre eles... Só que Kit precisa cumprir seu dever de príncipe. E Niamh precisa voltar para casa e cuidar de sua família — não viver um conto de fadas. Será que vale a pena acreditar em um sentimento tão delicado?

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A sharp-tongued folklorist must pair up with her academic rival to solve their mentor’s murder in this lush and enthralling sapphic fantasy romance from the New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic. “Clever, emotional, and gorgeous—at its core, this is a story about the healing capacity of love.”—Ava Reid, author of Juniper & Thorn Lorelei Kaskel, a folklorist with a quick temper and an even quicker wit, is on an expedition with six eccentric nobles in search of a fabled spring. The magical spring promises untold power, which the king wants to harness in order to secure his reign over the embattled country of Brunnestaad. Lorelei is determined to use this opportunity to prove herself and make her wildest, most impossible dream come true: to become a naturalist, able to travel freely to lands she’s only read about. The expedition gets off to a harrowing start when its leader—Lorelei’s beloved mentor—is murdered in her quarters aboard their ship. The suspects are the five remaining expedition mates, each with their own motive. The only person Lorelei knows must be innocent is her longtime academic rival, the insufferably gallant and maddeningly beautiful Sylvia von Wolff. Now in charge of the expedition, Lorelei must find the spring before the murderer strikes again—and a coup begins in earnest. But there are other dangers lurking in the dark: forests that rearrange themselves at night, rivers with slumbering dragons hiding beneath the water, and shapeshifting beasts out for blood. As Lorelei and Sylvia grudgingly work together to uncover the truth—and resist their growing feelings for each other—they discover that their leader had secrets of her own. Secrets that make Lorelei question whether justice is worth pursuing, and if this kingdom is worth saving at all.

In this romantic fantasy of manners from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft, a magical dressmaker commissioned for a royal wedding finds herself embroiled in scandal when a gossip columnist draws attention to her undeniable chemistry with the groom. Niamh Ó Conchobhair has never let herself long for more. The magic in her blood that lets her stitch emotions and memories into fabric is the same magic that will eventually kill her. Determined to spend the little time she has left guaranteeing a better life for her family, Niamh jumps at the chance to design the wardrobe for a royal wedding in the neighboring kingdom of Avaland. But Avaland is far from the fairytale that she imagined. While young nobles attend candlelit balls and elegant garden parties, unrest brews amid the working class. The groom himself, Kit Carmine, is prickly, abrasive, and begrudgingly being dragged to the altar as a political pawn. But when Niamh and Kit grow closer, an unlikely friendship blossoms into something more—until an anonymous gossip columnist starts buzzing about their chemistry, promising to leave them alone only if Niamh helps to uncover the royal family’s secrets. The rot at the heart of Avaland runs deep, but exposing it could risk a future she never let herself dream of, and a love she never thought possible. Transporting readers to a Regency England-inspired fantasy world, A Fragile Enchantment is a sweeping romance threaded with intrigue, unforgettable characters, and a love story for the ages.

A cemetery full of the restless dead. A town so wicked it has already burned twice, with the breath of the third fire looming. A rural, isolated bridge with a terrifying monster waiting for the completion of its summoning ritual. A lake that allows the drowned to return, though they have been changed by the claws of death. These are the shadowed, liminal spaces where the curses and monsters lurk, refusing to be forgotten. Hauntings, and a variety of horrifying secrets, lurk in the places we once called home. Written by New York Times bestselling, and other critically acclaimed, authors these stories shed a harsh light on the scariest tales we grew up with.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AN INSTANT INDIE BESTSELLER ONE OF 2022'S MOST ANTICIPATED READS: * BUZZFEED * EPIC READS * GOODREADS * THE NERD DAILY * UNITED BY POP * "An utterly transportive read, unfolding into a world of crumbling manors and ancient forests. Allison Saft crafts a deliberate, intricate romance that will have you as unmoored as the characters." —Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights A romantic YA fantasy perfect for fans of Erin A. Craig and Margaret Rogerson, about two people who find themselves competing for glory—and each other's hearts—in a magical fox hunt. When Margaret Welty spots the legendary hala, the last living mythical creature, she knows the Halfmoon Hunt will soon follow. Whoever is able to kill the hala will earn fame and riches, and unlock an ancient magical secret. While Margaret is the best sharpshooter in town, only teams of two can register, and she needs an alchemist. Weston Winters isn’t an alchemist—yet. He's been fired from every apprenticeship he's landed, and his last chance hinges on Master Welty taking him in. But when Wes arrives at Welty Manor, he finds only Margaret. She begrudgingly allows him to stay, but on one condition: he must join the hunt with her. Although they make an unlikely team, they soon find themselves drawn to each other. As the hunt looms closer and tensions rise, Margaret and Wes uncover dark magic that could be the key to winning the hunt—if they survive that long. In A Far Wilder Magic, Allison Saft has written an achingly tender love story set against a deadly hunt in an atmospheric, rich fantasy world that will sweep you away. "Innovative, romantic, and intoxicating. A Far Wilder Magic is a diamond of the YA fantasy genre, with a fresh and artfully layered world and extraordinary characters to match." —Amanda Foody, author of Ace of Shades

"A YA fantasy classic in the making." - Christine Lynn Herman, author of The Devouring Gray "Fans of Leigh Bardugo's "Grisha Trilogy" and Marie Rutkoski's "Winner's Trilogy" have been waiting for this Darkling-esque romance..." - School Library Journal (Starred Review) New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft's Down Comes the Night is a snow-drenched romantic fantasy that keeps you racing through the pages long into the night. He saw the darkness in her magic. She saw the magic in his darkness. Wren Southerland's reckless use of magic has cost her everything: she's been dismissed from the Queen's Guard and separated from her best friend—the girl she loves. So when a letter arrives from a reclusive lord, asking Wren to come to his estate, Colwick Hall, to cure his servant from a mysterious illness, she seizes her chance to redeem herself. The mansion is crumbling, icy winds haunt the caved-in halls, and her eccentric host forbids her from leaving her room after dark. Worse, Wren's patient isn't a servant at all but Hal Cavendish, the infamous Reaper of Vesria and her kingdom's sworn enemy. Hal also came to Colwick Hall for redemption, but the secrets in the estate may lead to both of their deaths. With sinister forces at work, Wren and Hal realize they'll have to join together if they have any hope of saving their kingdoms. But as Wren circles closer to the nefarious truth behind Hal's illness, they realize they have no escape from the monsters within the mansion. All they have is each other, and a startling desire that could be their downfall. Love makes monsters of us all

„Profund romantică și absolut magică.“ - Kirkus Reviews Când Margaret Welty o descoperă pe legendara hala, ultima creatură mitică în viață, știe că va urma curând Vânătoarea Semilunii. Oricine este capabil să omoare hala va câștiga faimă și bogății și va descifra un secret magic străvechi. Margaret este cea mai bună trăgătoare de elită din oraș, însă la vânătoare pot participa doar echipe de doi, iar ea are nevoie de un alchimist. Weston Winters nu este alchimist — nu încă. Nu a rezistat niciuneia dintre perioadele de ucenicie pe care le-a încercat, iar ultima lui șansă depinde de decizia Maestrei Welty de a-l accepta. Dar când Wes ajunge la conacul Welty, o găsește doar pe Margaret. Cu mari rezerve, fata îi permite să rămână, cu o condiție: să participe la vânătoare împreună cu ea. Deși formează o echipă cam șubredă, în curând cei doi sunt atrași unul de celălalt. Pe măsură ce vânătoarea se apropie și tensiunile cresc, Margaret și Wes descoperă magia neagră care i-ar putea ajuta să câștige competiția — dacă reușesc să supraviețuiască. O magie de neîmblânzit este o poveste de dragoste dureros de tandră, desfășurată în condițiile unei vânători ucigașe, în atmosfera unei lumi fantastice care vă va cuceri. „Povestea de dragoste care se înfiripă între Wes și Margaret este subtilă și convingătoare, iar proza lui Saft — vie și plină de umor. Fanii romanului Regatul Umbrelor (Trilogia Grisha) al lui Leigh Bardugo vor savura probabil acest romantism sincer și evocator.“ – Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books „O lectură absolut entuziasmantă, care se desfășoară într-o lume a conacelor în ruină și a pădurilor străvechi. Allison Saft creează o poveste de dragoste complexă care va descătușa personajele, dar și imaginația dumneavoastră.“ – Chloe Gong, autoarea bestsellerului aceste patimi zbuciumate „O magie de neîmblânzit vă va umple sufletul cu imagini înfățișând păduri neguroase, conace victoriene în ruină și criptide argintii fosfores¬cente… Există în acest roman câte ceva pentru fiecare, fiind o lectură obligatorie pentru fanii literaturii gotice, literaturii fantasy naturale și YA fantasy deopotrivă.“ – BookTrib Allison Saft este autoare de bestsellere fantasy încă de la prima sa carte, Down Comes the Night. După ce și-a luat masteratul în literatură engleză la Tulane University, s-a mutat de pe Coasta Golfului pe Coasta de Vest, unde își petrece timpul făcând drumeții în pădurile de sequoia și practicând dansul acrobatic aerian. De aceeași autoare, în 2024 vor apărea A Fragile Enchantment și A Dark and Drowning Tide.