Unrivaled: An Epic Feminist Fantasy

by Elisse Hay

For lovers of Tamora Pierce's Tortall series who want that magic as an adult, Unrivaled is a story about embracing your feminine rage, navigating forbidden love, and claiming your power. For readers of Robin Hobb and From Blood and Ash.

War keeps the Butcher at bay; there is work to do.

Accustomed to shrinking herself to survive, Audrey must shed the lessons of her childhood if she has any hope of holding back the chaos that looms in the wake of the plague. She has no legal claim to the power she must weild, and her actions defy both her father and the laws of the locways...but her people need a leader, and she is the only one brave enough to risk the Duke's retribution.

"The only peace worth protecting is our own." ~ Matri'sion proverb

Refusing to play the pawn, Audrey strives to mold the city anew from the ashes—without losing herself in the process. Bolstered by a veteran who will protect her at all costs, a dark and brooding knight, and the rage of a warrior disguised as her handmaiden, she seeks friends and alliances. Her peace is fragile, and time is slipping away.

When the Duke brings down the axe, will she be ready?

Fate Untethered is a fantasy quartet for readers who love a spicy romance sub-plot, loathe the patriarchy, and understand that survival is not enough.

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About the author

Elisse lives on the unceded land of the Kulin Nation in Australia. She has become the cat lady everybody promised she could be; her next goal is swamp hag.

Reviews

[Chantell Bearham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Little late finishing this amazing piece ( sorry Elisse! ) but was well worth dragging it out to stay living in Audrey’s world! The twist’s and turns and the unknown of what was going to happen next will definitely keep anyone wanting to read and finish this book!
The character and world development in this epic continuation of book one, Untempered was just amazing! Elisse certainly knows how to bring her characters and their world to life!

If you like pirates, knights and complex characters then Unrivaled is definitely for you!

[Dianne Stephany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unrivaled continues the epic story of Audrey’s growth in power and wisdom in the court of her monster father, the Duke. Amongst the greed, murder, betrayal, spying, and treason in the court, she builds support in her relationships with Isolde, Chay, Thomas, and the staff of the court that continues even as tension builds due to the imminent return of her father. So many twists and turns. Villains abound and a new villain begins to rise from the background. I really enjoyed how Isolde becomes a major character in her own right as a source of support, wisdom, and strength for Audrey. I read this book in one day - only taking time away from it to feed my husband! I was so captivated and enthralled that I could barely put it down – not knowing what was coming next. Exceptional story, character and world crafting. Can’t wait for the story to continue in Unchained.

[Danni Drummond · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unrivaled
Fate Untethered Book 2
By Elisse Hay


🥀Feminist Fantasy
🥀 Slow burn
🥀 Fantasy Romance
🥀 Multi POV
🥀 Banter
🥀 World building
🥀 Feminine rage
🥀 One horse
🥀 One Bed
🥀 Knight protector
🥀 Prophecies, tournaments & a magical plague.

Audrey's story continues in this gripping second instalment of Fate Untethered as she continues her journey of self discovery with her crew behind her as she faces new characters, treason in court, betrayal, twists and turns and so much more! All while awaiting the return of her father, just how much can she change the courts before he returns?
We see pirates as well and everyone knows pirates make everything more interesting 😆
I have adored watching Audrey, Cam, Thomas and Isolde grow in this book!
I absolutely cannot wait for the next!

Unrivaled is available now 😘🖤

[Piper James · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an absolute delight. I am so happy to be back in Audrey's world. This world is full of complex characters, political intrigue, Pirates, knights, and tourneys- but at it's heart it faces complex socioeconomic issues and dismantling the patriarchy. I can't wait to see what comes next