Immortal Game - by Allison Saft (Hardcover)

About the Book

In order to rescue her sister from the land of fae, seventeen-year-old Shea enters a faerie chess tournament, forming an alliance with the beautiful fae princess to win a wish from the High King.

Book Synopsis

In this Irish folklore-inspired sapphic fantasy from #1 New York Times bestseller Allison Saft, a chess grandmaster must team up with her fae rival to save the person she loves the most.

This deluxe edition features beautiful gilded edges, designed endpapers, and a foiled case stamp--while supplies last!

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.

Review Quotes

"Inspired by Irish folklore, Saft delivers a moody, cerebral fantasy...Boasting introspective, unapologetically intellectual heroines, the result is a mesmerizing take on fae fantasy." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Lush descriptions of faerie landscapes, sumptuous garments, and moss-covered stone bolster a magical atmosphere that's balanced by chess terminology, strategies, and plays." --Kirkus

"Layered, multidimensional, and smart as a whip; an emotionally resonant Irish escape into the game of kings." --School Library Journal

"Saft has crafted a tense and enchanting story that fans of sapphic romance, rivals-to-lovers, do-or-die plots, and/or Irish folklore will enjoy" --Booklist

"Immortal Game is replete with lush prose, engaging characters and thrilling matches...Readers will be swept away by this unique fantasy." --BookPage

"Master storyteller Saft's brilliant, wonderfully prickly, dangerously charming characters will capture your heart. Immortal Game conjures a world deeply evocative yet utterly fresh, full of clashing egos and life or death choices, where myths play out in surprising new patterns and nothing is black and white." --Leanne Schwartz, author of A Prayer for Vengeance and To a Darker Shore

"A deft, powerful exploration of the complexity of sibling bonds, the sharp edges of our dreams, and the healing capacity of love. Romantic, moving, and utterly magical." --Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning

"A lush, thrilling novel that's heartfelt and captivating from start to finish. I absolutely loved my time with the Fury sisters and their immortal game, and Saft continues to dazzle." --Kiersten White, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lucy Undying

"As well-woven and irresistible as a fae bargain, Immortal Game ensnared me in its clever game from the start and refused to release me until its final, perfectly executed move. Enthralling romance, engrossing character work, and exceptional prose make this story irresistible. Allison Saft proves once again why she's a singular force within the fantasy space. A must-read." --C. L. Herman, New York Times bestselling author of All of Us Villains and A Fate So Cold

"Clever, lush, and deeply romantic, Immortal Game is a captivating story about what it takes for a pawn to become a queen. From the sparkling opening to the riveting end-game, I adored every single line." --Sydney Shields, USA Today bestselling author of The Honey Witch

"A daring and imaginative tale of moves and countermoves--and how both are helpless in the face of love. Allison Saft's adoration for characters Shea and Ciara, for fae and folklore, and of course, for the game of chess, shines brilliantly. I simply love everything she writes." --Rachel Gillig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Knight and the Moth

About the Author

ALLISON SAFT is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Starlight, A Dark and Drowning Tide, A Far Wilder Magic, and other romantic fantasy novels. Her work has won a Scribe Award and has been translated into over ten languages. She holds an MA in English Literature from Tulane University and teaches creative writing at Wilkes University. In her free time, she practices aerial circus arts. She lives in West Virginia with her partner and an Italian greyhound named Marzipan.