The Last Wish of Bristol Keats: [Limited Stenciled Edge edition]

by Mary E. Pearson

Overview

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From NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Mary E. Pearson comes the thrilling conclusion of the Courting of Bristol Keats romantic fantasy duology--LIMITED EDITION printing with stenciled edges!

"Impossible to put down...A perfect read for fans of Heather Fawcett’s Emily Wilde series and Rebecca Yarros’s Fourth Wing." —Library Journal (starred review)

Be wary of the legends you hear. Who knows, one day you may be a legend yourself.

After Bristol Keats nearly loses her beloved King Tyghan to the monsters her mother had unleashed, their love deepens to a whole new level. Together, Bristol and Tyghan work to understand and reconcile their differences, moving forward with their common goal of saving Elphame. But when a daring rescue attempt turns into a disaster, and a beloved knight dies, Bristol is forced to confront the fact that her mother is more powerful than she could have ever imagined—and more dangerous. Meanwhile, Tyghan’s heart is laid bare when he encounters his former best friend and betrayer again, Bristol's own father, and must wrestle with a new secret that throws everything he thought he knew about his past into question.

Bristol is Elphame’s last chance for survival, but where do her loyalties truly lie? If she fully embraces the magic that has always been her birthright, she could become a different kind of monster from her mother. Is she willing to risk losing the people she loves most, if it means keeping them safe?

Brimming with dark secrets, lush world-building, and addictive romance, The Last Wish of Bristol Keats is the unforgettable conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Mary E. Pearson's first adult series.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250332004
Publisher:	Flatiron Books
Publication date:	11/11/2025
Series:	The Courting of Bristol Keats , #2
Pages:	448
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Mary E. Pearson is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Dance of Thieves duology, the Remnant Chronicles trilogy, the Jenna Fox Chronicles, and more books for young readers. The Courting of Bristol Keats duology is her adult debut series. She writes from her home in California.

Editorial Reviews

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Praise for The Last Wish of Bristol Keats

"Impossible to put down...Pearson expertly weaves together romance, action, and atmosphere, pulling in readers, who soon won’t want to leave Elphame and the friendships she has developed in the duology. A perfect read for fans of Heather Fawcett’s Emily Wilde series and Rebecca Yarros’s Fourth Wing." —Library Journal (starred review)

"Pearson once again presents a thrilling romantic fantasy that looks at 'the million chances that happen every day' and what it means to find home with those that you love." —Booklist

"The character portraits are just as compelling this time around, and Bristol and Tyghan’s love story just as sweet and spicy." —Kirkus

Praise for The Courting of Bristol Keats

A Most Anticipated Book (Cosmopolitan, BookRiot, Parade, Paste, The Escapist)
A Book of the Month Club Selection
A Barnes & Noble Best Book of November

“[An] epic romantasy…I had so much fun with this book’s jaw-dropping drama, steamy romance, and non-stop adventure.” —Cosmopolitan

“The Courting of Bristol Keats offers a peek into the best type of lived-in fantasy world, rich with faerie lore, and a compellingly prickly romance. From heart-pounding training sessions to mouth-watering feasts, Mary E. Pearson has created a fantasy world that feels utterly real.” —Book of the Month Club

“Delicious…Perfect for A Court of Thorn and Roses fans.” —Screen Rant

“With a descriptive narrative and fantastic characters, Pearson expertly draws readers into the world of Elfhame. Great for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Heather Fawcett.” —Library Journal (starred review)

“Pearson's latest offering dishes up plenty of fun for romantasy fans…Readers looking for a well-researched fae novel with plenty of traditional fairy lore will delight in the little moments Bristol and Tyghan's story has in store for them. The worldbuilding is top-notch…A fun and sometimes steamy romp through fairyland.” —Kirkus

“An ambitious fantasy that interweaves political intrigue and spicy romance while also touching on themes of family, friendship, and self-discovery. Fans of Sarah J. Maas-style romantasy will want to check this one out.” —Booklist

“The Courting of Bristol Keats is a sweep-you-off-your-feet kind of story, one that yanked me into the lush and dangerous world of fae and monsters from the first page. Make room on your shelves for this magical and compelling fantasy filled with long-kept secrets, devastating betrayals, and a swoony enemies-to-lovers romance.” —Isabel Ibañez, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“It was with great delight that I looked forward to a new series by Mary E. Pearson—and she did not disappoint. The fae world she creates that intersects ours is rich, lush, and full of the thorny moral conundrums you love about her writing.” —Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here

”Forbidden romance, deception, and a rich faerie world that's filled with equal parts magic and danger makes for the start of a highly addictive and fantastical new series. Pearson is at the top of her game in this richly satisfying debut that will leave readers hungry for more.” —Adalyn Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Belladonna

”Mary E. Pearson is the new queen of Faerie.” —Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken Heart

"The Courting of Bristol Keats is at once whimsical and romantic, full of court intrigue and sharp twists that leave us wanting to return to Pearson’s faerie realm." —Zoraida Córdova, USA Today bestselling author of The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina

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