A Fate Unwoven

A heretical storyteller partners with an ancient spirit to undo the magic that subjugates her to the crown, in this chilling debut fantasy filled with monsters, forbidden rituals, and corrupt deities.

The Emperor of Wyrecia is dying, and 17-year-old Lena has just gained the power to control fate itself, binding her to the young prince Dimas as the empire's next Fateweaver. Hunted by the empire's most ruthless soldiers, Lena escapes with a handsome smuggler toward enemy territory. But a former lover betrays Lena, and her magic becomes agony--compelling Lena to submit to a gilded cage.

Still, an ancient spirit offers hope: to sever her bond to the throne, Lena must unroot a ritual hidden beneath the palace. As Prince Dimas struggles to forge friendship with Lena and bring his empire under peaceful rule, sinister cultists unveil a twisted plan to unleash an ancient evil that could tear the realm asunder. With every step Lena takes on her quest to freedom, she uncovers a troubling imperial past that tarnishes the nation's matron goddess. Perhaps the oral histories passed down to Lena are not foolish heresy, after all.

Written with captivating mystery, queer romance, and a dual point of view narrative, this dark fantasy features a gorgeously detailed map and roots its magic system in mythological lore. An enchanting selection for young adult readers who don't mind a little terror with their adventure!

Author: Rachael A. Edwards
Publisher: Peachtree Teen
Published: 10/14/2025
Pages: 416
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.50w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9781682637692
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2025
Booklist 10/01/2025

About the Author
Rachael A. Edwards first discovered her love of storytelling at a young age, when she got lost in tales of witches, fairies, and magical realms. She hails from northwest England and spends most of her days writing fantasy novels about morally gray characters in worlds filled with mythology, corruption, and magic. She has an MA in Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults from Manchester Metropolitan University. A Fate Unwoven is her debut novel.