By Jessica S. Olson (author) Part of the The Devious series
"A fateful pact, a high-stakes heist in a magical casino, brothers at war, and a sizzling love triangle — this is YA romantasy at its most decadently escapist."
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First book in a flaming-hot duology, Jessica S. Olson’s Den of Liars is a jamboree of deception and desire that comes in the wake of a fateful pact, all played out on the stage of an enchanted glitzy casino, where the gowns are as glamorous as the dice are loaded.
Lola’s life has long been dictated by her father losing a magical Liar's Dice Tournament. Though she was saved by the Thief (Enzo, the Liar’s brother), this came at a cost — the Thief will offer her protection for as long as he has her heart.
Four years later, the duo have “done a thousand heists together, and we move like dancers across the stage”. They’re now about to pull off the ultimate heist — they will steal an item of tremendous importance during the Liar's Dice Tournament. The Liar’s Den casino is nothing but showy, and magical with it, thanks to the Liar’s own magic transforming how each guest experiences the place.
And in such conditions, Lola is captured by the Liar himself, and compelled to compete.
Vividly conjured, the twisting tale sees Lola face conflict after conflict as she becomes embroiled in the brothers’ enmity, and entangled in secrets from her past, while dealing with havoc in matters of the heart. Racy, pacey and deliciously high-stakes-ey, Den of Liars will leave romantasy lovers longing for the next instalment of this entertaining novel.
A sinfully indulgent YA romantasy that is Caraval meets The Inheritance Games. Suitable for 14 years+.
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A young thief attempts a daring casino heist during a high-stakes magical tournament and finds herself torn between two warring brothers. At the Liar's Den, secrets are power . . .
Lola St. James is the world's best kept secret. When her father's loss in the magical Liar's Dice Tournament - a high-stakes competition where players are forced to gamble with their deepest secrets - made her a target, she was rescued by the Thief, the notorious leader of the Tentacles.
Now, living under the pseudonym Astra, she is determined to prove herself and become a full-fledged Tentacle. But when a critical heist goes sideways, the only way forward is for Lola to compete in the Liar's Dice Tournament herself. Lola is confident in her ability to pull off the job, but the Thief's mysterious and powerful brother, the Liar, runs the game and he turns out to be more than she bargained for.
As her attraction for him grows and illusions run wild, she will be forced to confront the secrets of her past, the truth of the brothers' history, and the lies she tells herself.
The first instalment in The Devious , a new duology from acclaimed Jessica S. Olson. Den of Liars is set in a world where magic is spun from lies and deception, among the gowns, glitz and glamour of a casino. Featuring a delicious love triangle and plenty of shocking twists and turns! Based on the author’s own experience, it has visual disability representation (strabismic amblyopia - a lazy eye).
'A scintillating and sumptuous adventure, Olson's writing kept me reading late into the night. . . Den of Liars is one thrill of a ride. Guard your heart - this book is going to steal it.' - Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals
'Addictive, thrilling, and seductive, Den of Liars is a tale glittering with secrets and lies - and how important the distinction is between the two.' - Tricia Levenseller, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkness Within Us
'Glamorous and dangerous, starbright and romantic, Den of Liars is a feast for the senses and a treat for fans of villain romance.' - Allison Saft, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic
'Glittering and addictive, Den of Liars held me spellbound from cover to cover with its dangerous mystery, smoldering romance, and intricately layered stakes.' - Emily J. Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Hotel Magnifique and The Otherwhere Post
'With an intoxicating blend of high-stakes and angsty romance, Den of Liars is the perfect escape.' - J. Elle, New York Times bestselling author of the House of Marionne trilogy
Jessica S. Olson is the author of Sing Me Forgotten , A Forgery of Roses , and The Devious duology, including Den of Liars and its sequel. A former copyeditor from New Hampshire, she currently lives in Texas with her husband, four children, and carefully curated supply of snacks. Her books have received starred reviews, earned librarian and bookseller accolades, and been translated into several languages throughout the world. In her free time, she practices aerial hoop and eats peanut butter by the spoonful straight from the jar.
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Den of Liars and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-18 years old
Den of Liars features in the following genres: Featured Books for 13+ readers, Featured Books for Young Adults, Recommendations, Fantasy / Magical, Romance / Relationship Stories, PSHE: Special educational needs and disability (SEND), Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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Den of Liars was written by Jessica S. Olson and published by Hot Key Books an imprint of Bonnier Books UK
Den of Liars has 385 pages
Yes it is part of The Devious series
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