BOOK  2: Saint-Seducing Gold

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.

Called “…a pulse-pounding read” by Reactor Magazine and “…a perfect series for theatre lovers” by Paste Magazine, the novel also received a coveted Kirkus Starred Review.

A picture of actress Patricia Allison

History, drama, and fantasy collide in this mesmerizing audiobook, deftly narrated by Patricia Allison.

-Audiofile Magazine

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Praise for Saint-Seducing Gold & That Self-Same Metal

  • "A shining, expansive sequel.”

    Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)

  • "...a pulse pounding read."

    Reactor Magazine

  • "With its depth of setting, unbridled danger of the fae, and a protagonist determined to stand between her friends and danger, the “Forge and Fracture Saga” is a perfect series for theater lovers to pick up."

    Paste Magazine

  • “...glorious (and very stabby!)”

    The New York Times
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  • "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)
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  • “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
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  • “Vividly expressive, riotously queer, beautifully Black, and wildly creative...”

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

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

    Shelf Awareness (Starred Review)
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  • "...once immersed in the world of Joan Sands, you’re not going to want to leave.”

    Tor.com
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