Praise for League of Liars: An Amazon Best Book of the Month – February 2022 “The plot is twisty in satisfying ways . . . [and with] romances , one steamy and one cozy, a fabulous setting , and complex, nuanced characters —what else could one want for a winter night’s reading?” — The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “ Expansive and original worldbuilding. . . A smart, suspenseful adventure. ” — Kirkus Reviews “Scholte’s third novel is a mash-up fantasy/legal drama/heist story . . . The worldbuilding [is] interesting . . . [and will] keep readers wondering what will happen next and find out who—or what—is behind these murders.” — School Library Journal “Scholte’s latest tells a story filled with adventure, magic, and mystery , transporting readers to a whole new world filled with a magic system that incorporates the concept of shadows being dangerous and magical. The twists and turns will keep readers engaged.” — Booklist “Blends legal thriller and action novel in an exploration of morality’s gray areas . . . a mix of first- and third-person perspectives lend depth to the cast.” — Publisher’s Weekly “Bursting with originality and mile-a-minute action, the twists, turns and thrills kept coming!” — Amie Kaufman , New York Times bestselling author of Illuminae and Aurora Rising “ League of Liars has everything you want in your next favorite thriller, from razor-sharp pacing to unforgettable characters and of course, the fresh and immersive world building you’ve come to know and love from Astrid Scholte. Don’t miss this twisty, heart-pounding fantasy!” — Sarah Glenn Marsh , author of the Reign of the Fallen series “Full of dark intrigue and a thrilling mystery that will ensnare you until the end, League of Liars is everything I love in a story. From its phenomenal crew of misfits you can’t help but root for, to its immersive and enchanting world building, Scholte’s latest will have you savoring every page.” — Adalyn Grace , New York Times bestselling author of All the Stars and Teeth Praise for The Vanishing Deep: A 2022 Isinglass Teen Readers‘ Choice Award Long List Pick A 2021 Texas Tayshas Reading List Pick A Spring 2020 Apple Most Anticipated Book “This riveting YA thriller . . . is among the most exciting stuff being put out in the genre right now.” — Entertainment Weekly “An immersive , fast-paced story about survival, grief, guilt, and second chances.” — School Library Journal “Tensions [are kept] high as the characters explore a detailed , inventive , lovingly crafted world . . . the narrative’s sea legs come through deep, resonant characterizations and the characters’ intense emotional inner lives. A seaworthy stand-alone .” — Kirkus Reviews Praise for Four Dead Queens: An Indie Bestseller An Amazon Best Book — March 2019 A Blue Spruce Book Award Nominee – 2020 A Texas Tayshas Reading List Pick – 2020 “A good, devious mix of some of the best fantasy and murder mystery that YA has had to offer recently .” — Entertainment Weekly “Astrid Scholte’s propulsive debut YA novel checks all the boxes for an addictive read .” — Refinery29 “ Four Dead Queens is a darkly delicious tale that keeps you in constant suspense. A thrilling, genre-blending book perfect for fans of both fantasy and murder mysteries . I just might be the fifth dead queen because this story—with its labyrinthine twists and turns—slayed me in every possible way.” — Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series
ISBN: 978-0-593-11237-3
