The Jester and the Princess: Fatum. Gaer, the Viral TikTok Princess & Jester Book

A princess. A jester. A forbidden romance. Sound familiar?

If your TikTok has recently filled up with videos of The Jester and the Princess, you have probably ended up asking the same question we did: is there a book about TikTok’s princess and jester? Well... yes!

It is called Fatum. Gaer, and the story that has become a social-media phenomenon is making the leap onto the page.

And yes: Penguin Random House is among the publishers announced for the project.

What is The Jester and the Princess on TikTok?

A princess and a court jester.

In theory, what could possibly go wrong? Well... falling in love might be just a little dangerous.

The artistic universe created by Karolina Kharit has turned the story of these two characters into something of an obsession on TikTok and other social platforms.

Stolen glances, romantic tension, a difference in status, mischief and that constant feeling that both of them are about to make a terrible decision.

The internet did the rest.

And behind those videos is a story we will soon be able to discover in much greater depth:

Is there a The Jester and the Princess book?

Yes. The book is called Fatum. Gaer.

The novel is being created by writer Alisa Dzhukich together with Karolina Kharit, the artist behind the visual universe and all the fabulous The Jester and the Princess animations.

We also already know the names of its two protagonists:

Astara and Cain.

The princess and the jester you have probably already seen more than once in your algorithm.

What is Fatum. Gaer about?

There are still plenty of secrets surrounding the story, but its creators have already revealed some of the Fatum. Gaer tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Slow Burn, Forbidden Love, Secret Identity...

A princess. A jester. Secret identities. Forbidden love. And a slow burn.

We completely understand what is happening on TikTok.

Will Penguin Random House publish Fatum. Gaer?

This is where things get even more interesting.

The international publishers announced for Fatum. Gaer include Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Verlagsgruppe Droemer Knaur, Editis and Editora Fruto Proibido.

At the moment, the information shared does not specify which Penguin Random House imprint will publish the novel or which territory its edition relates to.

Therefore, we still cannot confirm anything further about a Spanish edition of Fatum. Gaer from Penguin Random House.

But Astara and Cain’s international journey is already under way.

When will Fatum. Gaer be published?

This is probably the big question still waiting for an answer.

While we are still waiting for full details of the different international editions, we do know that the Russian edition of Fatum. Gaer will have a particularly special presentation.

It has been announced with foil, sprayed edges, full-colour illustrations and a mini-comic by Karolina Kharit.

And considering what has happened with The Jester and the Princess before we can even hold the book in our hands... we have a slight suspicion that Astara and Cain are only just getting started.

So, what is the TikTok princess and jester book called?

If you came here looking for just the answer:

Fatum. Gaer, by Alisa Dzhukich and Karolina Kharit.

That is the book behind the The Jester and the Princess phenomenon taking over TikTok.

Now there is only one thing left to do.

Wait until we can read it.

Frequently asked questions about The Jester and the Princess and Fatum. Gaer

What is the The Jester and the Princess book called?
The book behind the viral The Jester and the Princess phenomenon is called Fatum. Gaer and will bring Astara and Cain’s story—the princess and jester who have gone viral on social media—to the page.

Who is writing Fatum. Gaer?
Fatum. Gaer is being created by writer Alisa Dzhukich together with artist Karolina Kharit, creator of The Jester and the Princess visual universe.

Will Penguin Random House publish Fatum. Gaer in Spain?
Penguin Random House is among the international publishers announced for Fatum. Gaer, alongside HarperCollins, Verlagsgruppe Droemer Knaur, Editis and Editora Fruto Proibido. However, the Penguin Random House imprint and territory have not yet been publicly specified, so we still cannot confirm publication in Spain.

When will Fatum. Gaer be published?
The international publication of Fatum. Gaer is already under way, although release dates for the different editions and territories are still to be announced.

Who are Astara and Cain?
Astara and Cain are the princess and jester at the heart of Fatum. Gaer, the pair behind The Jester and the Princess phenomenon that has gone viral on TikTok and other platforms.