Den of Liars
Caraval meets Kingdom of the Wicked in a sinfully indulgent heist romantasy
Published on 1. July 2025
Book
Hardback
400 pages
978-1-4714-1738-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
A scintillating and sumptuous adventure, Olson's writing kept me reading late into the night. With a plot that dazzles, a world that is beautifully rendered, and a romance that smolders on the page . . . 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. Stuck between The Liar and The Thief, Lola must guard her heart as much as her truths. * 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. Prepare to enter a world where you can trust no one and nothing - not even your own heart. * 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. This delicious story will leave you breathless from the first roll of the enchanted dice. * Emily J. Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Hotel Magnifique and The Otherwhere Post * Olson has crafted an action-packed heist masterfully woven into a magical world of deception, yet full of sobering truths. 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 *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 14 years
Dimensions
Height: 130 mm
Width: 198 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
612 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4714-1738-2 (9781471417382)
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Person
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.