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2023 Dragon Award for Best Young Adult / Middle Grade Novel (nominee)
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
'An electrifying, swashbuckling tale' CASSANDRA CLARE
'Amazing, show-stopping, spectacular' XIRAN JAY ZHAO
'A dark delight' RENEE AHDIEH
An ill-matched pair of spies pose as a couple to investigate a series of murders in 1930s Shanghai, in a new fantasy romance duology from the author of THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS.
It's 1931 in Shanghai, and the stage is set for a new decade of intrigue.
Four years ago, Rosalind Lang was saved from the brink of death. Now she doesn't sleep or age - and can heal from any wound. Desperate for redemption from her traitorous past, she works as an assassin for her country. Code name: Fortune.
When a series of murders causes unrest in Shanghai, Rosalind's mission changes. Ordered to infiltrate foreign society and identify the culprits, she must pose as the wife of another spy, Orion Hong, to reduce suspicion.
Although Rosalind finds Orion's cavalier attitude and playboy demeanor infuriating, she agrees to work with him. But Orion has an agenda of his own, and Rosalind has secrets she wants to keep buried. Soon, the two spies will find there is more to this mystery than they ever imagined . . .
READERS LOVE CHLOE GONG
'I honestly wasn't a huge fan of Rosalind at all BUT this book made me utterly fall in love with her. I heard a lot of people weren't a huge fan of her but if that was you PLEASE READ THIS, YOU WILL CHANGE YOUR MIND!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Foul Lady Fortune was one of my most anticipated reads of the year and it really did not disappoint' ⭐���⭐⭐⭐
'If you're looking for a fast paced book full of action and spy hijinks this is the book for you. I cannot wait for the next one ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I adored the fake marriage aspect - the banter, the tension, the nemesis to lovers chemistry was all on point' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'From the first line, I was immediately captivated. This book had everything I love from fake marriage to grumpy/sunshine to who hurt you' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
'An electrifying, swashbuckling tale' CASSANDRA CLARE
'Amazing, show-stopping, spectacular' XIRAN JAY ZHAO
'A dark delight' RENEE AHDIEH
An ill-matched pair of spies pose as a couple to investigate a series of murders in 1930s Shanghai, in a new fantasy romance duology from the author of THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS.
It's 1931 in Shanghai, and the stage is set for a new decade of intrigue.
Four years ago, Rosalind Lang was saved from the brink of death. Now she doesn't sleep or age - and can heal from any wound. Desperate for redemption from her traitorous past, she works as an assassin for her country. Code name: Fortune.
When a series of murders causes unrest in Shanghai, Rosalind's mission changes. Ordered to infiltrate foreign society and identify the culprits, she must pose as the wife of another spy, Orion Hong, to reduce suspicion.
Although Rosalind finds Orion's cavalier attitude and playboy demeanor infuriating, she agrees to work with him. But Orion has an agenda of his own, and Rosalind has secrets she wants to keep buried. Soon, the two spies will find there is more to this mystery than they ever imagined . . .
READERS LOVE CHLOE GONG
'I honestly wasn't a huge fan of Rosalind at all BUT this book made me utterly fall in love with her. I heard a lot of people weren't a huge fan of her but if that was you PLEASE READ THIS, YOU WILL CHANGE YOUR MIND!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Foul Lady Fortune was one of my most anticipated reads of the year and it really did not disappoint' ⭐���⭐⭐⭐
'If you're looking for a fast paced book full of action and spy hijinks this is the book for you. I cannot wait for the next one ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I adored the fake marriage aspect - the banter, the tension, the nemesis to lovers chemistry was all on point' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'From the first line, I was immediately captivated. This book had everything I love from fake marriage to grumpy/sunshine to who hurt you' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Praise for this book
"A dark delight." - Renée Ahdieh
"An electrifying, swashbuckling tale of intrigue and assassins, romance and betrayal." - Cassandra Clare
"Chloe Gong has outdone herself." - Joan He
"Foul Lady Fortune is a thrilling historical fantasy packed with action, intrigue, and swoon-worthy romance. I will read anything Chloe Gong writes." - June Hur
"With tense, lush storytelling, a complicated heroine and her swoon worthy foil, Foul Lady Fortune invites you into a dark chapter of twentieth century China where intrigue lies behind every corner. Intoxicating." - Stacey Lee
"Chloe Gong's Foul Lady Fortune is an electric, action-packed jewel of a story, brimming with vivid prose, exhilarating twists and turns, and incredible characters who will steal your heart. This book dazzles." - Claire Legrand
"Foul Lady Fortune had my heart pounding from the first chapter." - Elizabeth Lim
"Raw, thrilling and dizzyingly romantic, Foul Lady Fortune is a marvel." - Sangu Mandanna
"A glamorous spy thriller that will leave you breathless. Chloe Gong masterfully blends romance, political drama, and Black Widow-esque action sequences into a familiar world with new characters you'll fall completely in love with." - Dustin Thao
"Amazing, show-stopping, spectacular." - Xiran Jay Zhao
"An electrifying, swashbuckling tale of intrigue and assassins, romance and betrayal." - Cassandra Clare
"Chloe Gong has outdone herself." - Joan He
"Foul Lady Fortune is a thrilling historical fantasy packed with action, intrigue, and swoon-worthy romance. I will read anything Chloe Gong writes." - June Hur
"With tense, lush storytelling, a complicated heroine and her swoon worthy foil, Foul Lady Fortune invites you into a dark chapter of twentieth century China where intrigue lies behind every corner. Intoxicating." - Stacey Lee
"Chloe Gong's Foul Lady Fortune is an electric, action-packed jewel of a story, brimming with vivid prose, exhilarating twists and turns, and incredible characters who will steal your heart. This book dazzles." - Claire Legrand
"Foul Lady Fortune had my heart pounding from the first chapter." - Elizabeth Lim
"Raw, thrilling and dizzyingly romantic, Foul Lady Fortune is a marvel." - Sangu Mandanna
"A glamorous spy thriller that will leave you breathless. Chloe Gong masterfully blends romance, political drama, and Black Widow-esque action sequences into a familiar world with new characters you'll fall completely in love with." - Dustin Thao
"Amazing, show-stopping, spectacular." - Xiran Jay Zhao
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