The instant Sunday Times bestseller - a gripping, romantic, epic fantasy adventure and your latest obsession for 2026

Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Laini Taylor and Sarah J. Maas, this new fantasy trilogy from Sunday Times bestselling author Julie Kagawa will sweep readers into a bold and exciting new world, where a twisted game of destiny has far-reaching consequences

Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Laini Taylor and Sarah J. Maas, this new fantasy trilogy from Sunday Times bestselling author Julie Kagawa will sweep readers into a bold and exciting new world, where a twisted game of destiny has far-reaching consequences

'Once again, Julie Kagawa does not disappoint!' _

'Unique, adrenaline pumping, and a fantastic start to a series that you don't wanna miss' _

'This one will leave you breathless' _

The Hourglass of Time waits for no one. Not even the Deathless Kings can turn back the sands once they have fallen.

Seventeen-year-old Sparrow has no family other than the Thieves Guild. They found her, an orphan on the streets of Kovass, and gave her a home, training, and a purpose. Ever since, Sparrow's sole focus has been proving herself to the guild.

But the guild and the mysterious Circle that controls them are more than simple criminals. They work to bring back the reign of the Deathless Kings, the godlike sorcerers who once ruled over the world. In Sparrow they believe they have found the key to turning back the sands of time.

Betrayed by those closest to her, Sparrow must turn to Raithe - the enigmatic yet alluring assassin sent to eliminate her - to escape the Guild's shadowy plots. What ensues is a death-defying adventure that takes Sparrow far from home, across the Dust Sea, and into the trackless desert where she will discover that it's not only her own fate that rests in her hands - but also the fate of the world entire.

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Julie Kagawa

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Steal your Fate. Unravel your destiny. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Laini Taylor and Sarah J. Maas, this new fantasy trilogy from Sunday Timesbestselling author Julie Kagawa will sweep readers into a bold and exciting new world, where a twisted game of destiny has far-reaching consequences

'Once again, Julie Kagawa does not disappoint!'

'Unique, adrenaline pumping, and a fantastic start to a series that you don't wanna miss'

'This one will leave you breathless'

The Hourglass of Time waits for no one. Not even the Deathless Kings can turn back the sands once they have fallen.

Seventeen-year-old Sparrow has no family other than the Thieves Guild. They found her, an orphan on the streets of Kovass, and gave her a home, training, and a purpose. Ever since, Sparrow's sole focus has been proving herself to the guild.

But the guild and the mysterious Circle that controls them are more than simple criminals. They work to bring back the reign of the Deathless Kings, the godlike sorcerers who once ruled over the world. In Sparrow they believe they have found the key to turning back the sands of time.

Betrayed by those closest to her, Sparrow must turn to Raithe - the enigmatic yet alluring assassin sent to eliminate her - to escape the Guild's shadowy plots. What ensues is a death-defying adventure that takes Sparrow far from home, across the Dust Sea, and into the trackless desert where she will discover that it's not only her own fate that rests in her hands - but also the fate of the world entire.

* Readers are ENCHANTED by Fateless** : 'The kind of fantasy I crave: fast-paced, richly imagined, and brimming with danger, loyalty, and fate-twisting magic'

'Fateless had me captivated'

'The world building was so immersive and so easy to get lost in'

'Reading this book felt like a cinematic experience'

'A brilliantly adventurous read, and I can't wait for Book 2'

'This epic tale has impressive world building with fantastic characters'

'The tension was palpable, keeping me invested right to the final page'

'Refreshingly different ... an exciting, inventive start to a new series that promises epic adventure, high stakes, and a heroine worth following' Perfect for fans of: Immersive world building

Slow-burn romance

World-class assassins

Found family

Deadly creatures

Heart-stopping adventures Praise for Fateless: 'Fatelessis a breathless page turner packed with action and adventure and world ending stakes that kept me hooked beginning to end' ALWYN HAMILTON

'Fantastic' SUN

'A page-turning thrill ride with an unforgettable heroine...this gripping read will have you begging for the sequel!' KAMILAH COLE

'Swept me away into a scorching world of assassins and gods, pulse-pounding action, and a heroine I couldn't help but love' SUNYA MARA

'An immersive adventure brimming with danger and intrigue' AMBER CHEN

Fatelesswas a Sunday Times top ten bestseller w/c 27-07-25