BOOK  2

There’s danger in the court of James I.

Magical metal-worker Joan Sands must reforge the Pact between humanity and the Fae to stop the looming war. As violence erupts across London and the murderous spymaster Robert Cecil closes in, the Fae queen Titanea coerces Joan into joining the royal court while holding her godfather prisoner in the infamous Tower of London.

Now Joan will have to survive deadly machinations both magical and mortal all while balancing the magnetic pull of her two loves—Rose and Nick—before the world as she knows it is destroyed forever.

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Narrated by Patricia Allison

Praise for The Self-Same Metal

  • “...glorious (and very stabby!)”

    The New York Times

  • "Williams weaves an intricate, historically rich tapestry. Fans of Holly Black and Sarah J. Maas will love this start of a new series.”

    School Library Journal (Starred Review)

  • “Fast-paced and full of enthusiastic little winks to real-life people and events, That Self-Same Metal offers a fresh take on inclusive historical fantasy.”

    NPR Books

  • “Vividly expressive, riotously queer, beautifully Black, and wildly creative...”

    Locus Magazine

  • "...an addicting, original story that isn’t afraid to take risks."

    Booklist

  • "...brilliant representations of queerness and set in a glorious foundation will pull readers in. Promising and original.”

    Kirkus Reviews

  • "...a richly woven fantasy...a clever, entertaining, thoughtful read.”

    Shelf Awareness (Starred Review)

  • "...once immersed in the world of Joan Sands, you’re not going to want to leave.”

    Tor.com