Orbit is thrilled to announce we’ve acquired The False Goddess Trilogy, an explosive new political epic fantasy by debut author Amy Leow. Perfect for fans of The Bone Shard Daughter and The Jasmine Throne, this dark, heart-thumping tale follows a young “living goddess” sitting on the throne who hides a deadly secret—she doesn’t channel a goddess, but a demon—and she’ll do anything to hold onto her power. Full of scheming demons, cut-throat priests, and morally gray heroines, this delicious tale of power and corruption will captivate from beginning to end.

Binsa is a vessel for a goddess who dispenses both mercy and punishment within the city of Bakhtin. However, her reign is marred by a dangerous secret—rather than the immortal deity she claims to carry, she actually holds a demon.

 Were the truth to come out, she’d be killed by the very people she rules.

Following a prolonged drought, Binsa’s sanctity as the goddess’s vessel comes into question and a new girl, Medha, is selected to take over her position. But Binsa refuses to succumb to the sad fate of the vessels who came before her. She refuses to be discarded and forgotten.

Her demon, with agendas of his own, proposes a deal. She will sacrifice human lives in exchange for his ability to read minds and control nature. Now, she has the opportunity to fulfill her thirst for power.

But how much of her humanity is she willing to give for her throne?

We can’t wait to share The False Goddess Trilogy with you in Summer 2024! In the meantime, please join us in welcoming Amy to Orbit. You can find her on Twitter @LeowAmy and at her website.

Orbit US executive editor Brit Hvide acquired World English rights from Alice Sutherland-Hawes at ASH Literary. Editorial director Jenni Hill has acquired UK rights.