From #1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake comes a new epic duology following a young woman's training to shepherd a princely hero to victory. Perfect for fans of Alexandra Bracken and Stephanie Garber.TO BE AN ARISTENE IS TO GIVE UP YOUR MORTAL LIFE AND TO BE GRANTED A NEW ONE.'I would follow Kendare Blake into any world she creates.' Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of The Isles of the GodsThe Aristene is a mythical order of female warriors. While heroes are the ones immortalized in legends, it's the Aristene who guide their paths to victory. They are the Heromakers.Reed - an orphan raised by the order - has always dreamed of taking her place beside her sisters-in-arms. To do that, she must help her first hero achieve glory on the battlefield.Nothing is going to stop Reed. Until, that is, she is assigned the fiery and infuriating Prince Hestion. As their alliance turns into something more, she starts to question the true cost of becoming an Aristene. With battle looming, Reed must make an impossible choice - her hero or her order.Readers are loving Champion of Fate: 'PHENOMENAL 🤩THE CHARACTERS the story plot THE PACE' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The fantasy novel for all the horse girls. And I mean that in the most positive of ways' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'BEAUTIFUL!! I absolutely loved this even though it hurt my heart so much' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The characters are spot on, the story is creative, and the world-building is beautiful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'if you're just looking for an epic fantasy read with found family, slow burn forbidden romance, battles, and amazing characters - check this one out!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I devoured this book and was loathe to put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'One of the best YA books I have read in a long, LONG, time!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This has gorgeous found families and diverse female powerful characters!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐