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Wilderlore #5
The Traitor's Gambit
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Expected 12 May 26Barclay wrestles to harness his strange powers in time to save the Jungle in this heart-pounding fifth book in the New York Times bestselling Wilderlore series.
After plunging the Tundra into chaos, Audrian Keyes has set his sights on the Jungle. The new Grand Keeper resurrects an ancient order of Guardians to lure Keyes out of hiding and defeat him once and for all. But she doesn’t count on Keyes having new allies nearly as villainous as he is…
Meanwhile, Barclay Thorne has sworn never to use his wild Lore again. It’s too dangerous, and being the only one to share the strange power with Keyes scares him. But when he realizes wild Lore may be the only way to save the Jungle, Barclay has to break his promise to himself and bring his power into the open—especially since the Keeper of the Jungle’s Legendary Beast is one of his best friends.
Yet even with the best help the Grand Keeper can give him, Barclay struggles to understand and harness wild Lore. And as he and his friends grow more desperate, Barclay faces a dire What if the only person who can truly teach him what he’s capable of is Keyes himself?
After plunging the Tundra into chaos, Audrian Keyes has set his sights on the Jungle. The new Grand Keeper resurrects an ancient order of Guardians to lure Keyes out of hiding and defeat him once and for all. But she doesn’t count on Keyes having new allies nearly as villainous as he is…
Meanwhile, Barclay Thorne has sworn never to use his wild Lore again. It’s too dangerous, and being the only one to share the strange power with Keyes scares him. But when he realizes wild Lore may be the only way to save the Jungle, Barclay has to break his promise to himself and bring his power into the open—especially since the Keeper of the Jungle’s Legendary Beast is one of his best friends.
Yet even with the best help the Grand Keeper can give him, Barclay struggles to understand and harness wild Lore. And as he and his friends grow more desperate, Barclay faces a dire What if the only person who can truly teach him what he’s capable of is Keyes himself?
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Expected publication May 12, 2026
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About the author
Amanda Foody
24 books3,037 followersAmanda Foody is the New York Times, USA Today, and indie bestselling author of All of Us Villains (with C.L. Herman), the Wilderlore series, the Shadow Game series, and more. Her work has appeared in publications including Buzzfeed, Popsugar, Culturess, and Amazon selected All of Us Villains as the Best Young Adult Book of 2021. Originally from Pennsylvania, she lives in Boston, MA with her partner and their orange tabby, Jelly Bean. When not writing, she unironically loves to cook.
The Night Compass, the fourth installment in the Wilderlore series, releases on March 5, 2024. A Fate So Cold, her next novel with C.L. Herman, follows in Fall 2024.
The Night Compass, the fourth installment in the Wilderlore series, releases on March 5, 2024. A Fate So Cold, her next novel with C.L. Herman, follows in Fall 2024.
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November 1, 2024
I can’t wait for it to come out!
Want to Read
July 6, 2024Do you think we'll get Cecily on the cover? She's the only one of the six we haven't seen!
March 16, 2026
There is exactly one problem with these books: they don't come out fast enough. Will Hasu summon Raajnavar?
EDIT: WE DON'T GET CECILY ON THE COVER
EDIT: DO I SEE TADG WITH GLASSES?
EDIT: some major cover analysis, what is this beast in the top right corner, and what are the rings that Hasu is throwing?
ONCE AGAIN EDIT:
Honestly, imma be 35 and living in my parents' basement by the time this series ends. Each book takes longer an dlonger to come out. I thought it was coming out in march but no, I have to wait two more MONTHS
EDIT: WE DON'T GET CECILY ON THE COVER
EDIT: DO I SEE TADG WITH GLASSES?
EDIT: some major cover analysis, what is this beast in the top right corner, and what are the rings that Hasu is throwing?
ONCE AGAIN EDIT:
Honestly, imma be 35 and living in my parents' basement by the time this series ends. Each book takes longer an dlonger to come out. I thought it was coming out in march but no, I have to wait two more MONTHS
June 11, 2025
SO EXCITED, the title amazing! It makes me curious, traitor has got to be Adrian and Yasha, but a gambit in chess is when you sacrifice a piece. So is Adrian going to sacrifice Yasha and Yasha will finally come to the right side??? SO HYPED FOR THIS BOOK
October 3, 2025
AAAAAAAHHHHHHHH can’t wait for it to come out love the series!!!❤️❤️❤️
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January 20, 2026I NEED THIS BOOK LIKE I NEED AIR ( wilderlore is the definition of a "book world I would give anything to live in" for me😭 )
November 16, 2025
Can’t wait!!!
March 31, 2026
*Thank you to Margaret K McEldery Books and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*
With a title like "The Traitor's Gambit", you know it's going to be a good one. We have intrigue, we have risks, we have a whole book romping through the jungle! And of course, a whole bunch of new lores, beasts, and discoveries about the Wilderlands. I found myself gasping with the twists (and not seeing them coming, which was super refreshing) and cheering at the action sequences. There's also SO much drama, both in the plot and between characters. And the focus on characters outside of Barclay?? Chef's kiss. The next 2 books are going to be so angsty, I swear!
I can't wait for this series to continue but also I don't want it to end!!
With a title like "The Traitor's Gambit", you know it's going to be a good one. We have intrigue, we have risks, we have a whole book romping through the jungle! And of course, a whole bunch of new lores, beasts, and discoveries about the Wilderlands. I found myself gasping with the twists (and not seeing them coming, which was super refreshing) and cheering at the action sequences. There's also SO much drama, both in the plot and between characters. And the focus on characters outside of Barclay?? Chef's kiss. The next 2 books are going to be so angsty, I swear!
I can't wait for this series to continue but also I don't want it to end!!
May 4, 2026
Join Barclay and his friends as they venture into the Jungle, a land full of dangerous Beasts, curious plants, and a major problem. Audrian Keys and his villainous new crew of allies are on a mission to destroy the Jungle and release its lore into the world. To top it all off, Barclay is struggling with a new mission, tension between his friends who have each taken their own challenges, and what to do with his wild lore. Will he keep his promise to never use it again or must he go in search of a mentor who will help him learn what he is capable of.
This was my favorite Wilderlore book, yet. I loved seeing the characters grow into new relationships and responsibilities, even if there was some teenage angst, and the world continue to expand with new Beasts, lore, cities, and even a few discoveries. Not to mention its action packed, full of dooling, heists, and maybe even a traitor or two. This series continues to be one of my top recommendations for kids looking for alternatives to Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, even Pokemon.
This was my favorite Wilderlore book, yet. I loved seeing the characters grow into new relationships and responsibilities, even if there was some teenage angst, and the world continue to expand with new Beasts, lore, cities, and even a few discoveries. Not to mention its action packed, full of dooling, heists, and maybe even a traitor or two. This series continues to be one of my top recommendations for kids looking for alternatives to Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, even Pokemon.
October 9, 2025
I don't know what review means but I am soooooooo exited for the traters gambit wilderlore 5,I'm almost done with book 4 it's so interesting the books just get better and better I also drew a picture but I don't know how to send it I hope your having a really good time making the book. Ps BEST BOOK EVER no book ever could beet wilderlore it's amazing I got my friend to read the first one to. Bye hope you have a good day
March 9, 2025
IM ACTUALLY SO EXCITED FOR YOUR NEW BOOK!!!
Especially after that cliffhanger left by the fourth. Also I’m a very big fan of your books!
Especially after that cliffhanger left by the fourth. Also I’m a very big fan of your books!
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March 17, 2026I love this series! can't wait for this book!!!!
Review of advance copy
I found this book at Barnes and Noble around a week before it was set to publish, which confused me very much, however I'm loving it so far
May 7, 2024
Pre-release:
AHHHHHH SO EXCITED!!!!!!!
AHHHHHH SO EXCITED!!!!!!!
December 9, 2025
I finished the 4th book and when I read the first book I fell in love with this series. I can't wait. Also, Amanda Foody rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 17, 2026
Am I the only one who simps over Yasha? No? Just me? ... Alright then.
Edit: TADG IS ON THE COVER! Tadg is actually one of my favorite characters! I want to know more about his past especially. I love the idea that he studies Beasts like he dad used to. It's really sweet in my humble opinion :D
Edit: TADG IS ON THE COVER! Tadg is actually one of my favorite characters! I want to know more about his past especially. I love the idea that he studies Beasts like he dad used to. It's really sweet in my humble opinion :D
August 16, 2025
CAN’T WAIT ! :)
Theory: The Traitor’s Gambit could refer to either Yasha or Barclay.
Either way, still HYPED 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Theory: The Traitor’s Gambit could refer to either Yasha or Barclay.
Either way, still HYPED 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
October 20, 2025
This is beautiful the cover is released ( it's amazing) and the synopsis on her Instagram and they both look amazing. I'm so excited!!]
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