Girls of Fate and Fury

By: Natasha Ngan

Narrated by: Allison Hiroto

New York Times bestselling author Natasha Ngan delivers a stunningly beautiful, heartbreaking finale to the epic Girls of Paper and Fire series. "Don't struggle, Lei-zhi. It's time to take you back to the Hidden Palace. You're going home." The final pages of Girls of Storm and Shadow brought a jaw-dropping conclusion that had the fates of Lei and Wren hanging in uncertainty. But one thing was certain - the Hidden Palace was the last place that Lei would ever consider home. The trauma and tragedy she suffered behind those opulent walls would plague her forever. She could not be trapped there with the sadistic king again, especially without Wren. The last Lei saw of the girl she loved, Wren was fighting an army of soldiers in a furious battle to the death. With the two girls torn apart and each in terrorizing peril, will they find each other again or have their destinies diverged forever? Girls of Fate and Fury is the epic conclusion to the "glittering" and "adrenaline-soaked" series by Natasha Ngan, hailed as "a stunning, new talent" for her "beautiful, lush, lyrical" writing.

Critic reviews

"So far, the best descriptions of what this new world could be like come from Kim Stanley Robinson, a science-fiction author who specializes in depicting the kinds of delights that a world that took our predicament seriously might produce."

*"Ngan's plot is tense and tight, her action sequences are elegant and adrenaline-soaked, and her story's stakes increase exponentially through the pulse-pounding conclusion. What most distinguishes this book, though, is how incisively and intoxicatingly Ngan writes about love."
—Publisher's Weekly, *starred review*

"This glittering commercial romance has real stakes, and the lavish, intriguingly conceptualized world will capture readers. Love stories between women are still disappointingly few in fantasy, and romance and action fans alike will find much to savor here."—Booklist

"Lei and Wren's romance unfolds tenderly... and their wonder at finding love in such a terrible place rings true... [All] lead[s] to a terrifically nail-biting cliffhanger, setting all the pieces in play for a combustible sequel."—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Thrust into the beauty and horror of the Hidden Palace, will this Paper Girl survive? Ideal for those seeking diverse LGBTQ fantasy stories."—Kirkus Reviews

"This is a worthy follow-up that will satisfy fans. A solid fantasy pick with a strong LGBTQ pairing."—Kirkus Reviews

"This action-heavy installment is packed with twists and ends on even more of a cliff-hanger than its predecessor. Readers will hardly be able to put it down-or catch their breath when it ends."—Booklist

"Girls of Paper and Fire is as lush--and brutal--as the Demon King's own court. Ngan is a stunning new talent."—Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of And I Darken

"This gorgeous book is everything I want in a fantasy. Beautiful, lush, lyrical with fantastic world building and an epic forbidden romance, I devoured every word and was left desperately wanting more."—Ellen Oh, author of the Prophecy series and co-founder of We Need Diverse Books

"Ngan's demonic world is sharp and compelling, and her Lei is my sort of heroine, attacking her (steep!) learning curve teeth-first."—E.K. Johnston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Story of Owen and Star Wars: Ahsoka

"Get ready to be pulled into a lush, magical world, where two concubines must hide their forbidden love if they want to survive the Demon King's treacherous court. A fiery, spellbinding read."—Julie C. Dao, author of Forest of a Thousand Lanterns

Brilliantly told and written conclusion

I can't recommend or praise this series enough. The story being shared is epic while still living within and exploring the very personal spaces of the characters. The author has also turned the prose into an art form on its own.

what a beautiful story

Holy hell this series is amazing. I found myself tearing up. what a beautiful story, with amazing themes and representation. love it

Beautiful series

I just finished the series and I can honestly say it was a gem. At the beginning of the series I will say that the narrator grated on my ears simply because it felt like a mom telling a story to a toddler, however as the story progressed she did improve and also grew on me.

The Good: The story truly is amazing, not only for the storytelling but the tie in to real world issues that many people face everyday. I was touched by the honesty of the author. Clearly this book was a product of passion to help people who have gone through trauma. The narrator as mentioned above didn’t really match the book in my opinion but she did perform well throughout the series and certainly as it aged. All the characters, even the villains were written very well and believable.

The less good: all in all the story was wonderful, giving a voice to people who rarely have one. For this reason alone I can’t really fault it, however I think it should be mentioned. Most of the relationships in the book seemed almost forced with how often they were homosexual (I myself am one so I can appreciate this) but I think it almost seems unfitting to unjust world the author is painting.

Final thanks to the author
I grew up in a very abusing household that eventually led to some very serious mental health issues that I had to work through in my young adult life. I am not a woman but I felt connected to tribulations the characters endured. I am so grateful to read a book that had so much love poured into it that couldn’t stop reading. Thank you so much, I look forward to your next book.

A beautifully written masterpiece with loveably flawed characters.

I honestly can't remember the last time I enjoyed a story so much. I hope the author writes more stories so that I may experience them all.

A touch of magic.

This book is 100% relatable. I can truly relate to Nitta. I to was able bodied only to loose it in a tragic way but from this I have learned the true meanings of magic, strength, & love. This series will forever be in my personal library!