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.
‘Romantic, moving, and utterly magical’ Ava Reid, author of A Study in Drowning
‘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
Rivals to lovers
Forbidden love
Slow burn
Powerful immortal × mortal
Sapphic romance
Forced proximity
Deadly tournament
Fae bargain
One winner, impossible choice
* No.5 on the New York Times Young Adult Hardcover bestseller list 23/08/2026 *
Reviews
I was left utterly enchanted.
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.
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.
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.
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.