First published 2025
Acclaimed forger Sera Ito is commissioned to create a masterpiece that could start a war. Trapped in a deadly game of deception, she must forge not just a painting, but her own path to freedom. With a ruthless aristocrat closing in and time running out, Sera must risk everything to outwit her enemies and take control of her fate.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, contemporary, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: deception, enemies-to-lovers
496 pages · Paperback · Knopf Books for Young Readers