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''Gorgeous prose, delicious magic'' V.E. Schwab


Let''s get one thing straight - Vanja Schmidt wasn''t trying to start a cult.


A scrappy jewel thief must outwit gods, injustice, and her own past in this sequel to Little Thieves by Margaret Owen.


After breaking a deadly curse, and finding romance with the vexingly scrupulous Emeric Conrad, Vanja is ready for the straight and narrow.

That is, until she runs into trouble, and invents a goddess to scam her way out. But Vanja''s lies spin out of control when Emeric appears to investigate, and the deity manifests, claiming him as her virgin sacrifice.

Now, Emeric must discover whether Vanja is guilty of fraud - or if his life really is on the line. And with a simple way to save Emeric looming over them, he and Vanja face an even more dangerous question: is there a future for them, and at what price?

Praise for Margaret Owen

''A wild, adventurous romp'

Trade Review
** PRAISE FOR MARGARET OWEN **
A lush and lively adventure replete with romance, revenge, and robbery * Kirkus, starred review on Little Thieves *
With Six of Crows and The Cruel Prince as readalikes, this will find an audience anywhere there are fantasy fans. Highly recommended and not to be missed * School Library Journal, starred review, on Little Thieves *
YA fantasy at its very best * Armadillo Magazine *

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      Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
      Publication Date: 16/05/2023
      ISBN13: 9781399702188, 978-1399702188
      ISBN10: 1399702181

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''Gorgeous prose, delicious magic'' V.E. Schwab


      Let''s get one thing straight - Vanja Schmidt wasn''t trying to start a cult.


      A scrappy jewel thief must outwit gods, injustice, and her own past in this sequel to Little Thieves by Margaret Owen.


      After breaking a deadly curse, and finding romance with the vexingly scrupulous Emeric Conrad, Vanja is ready for the straight and narrow.

      That is, until she runs into trouble, and invents a goddess to scam her way out. But Vanja''s lies spin out of control when Emeric appears to investigate, and the deity manifests, claiming him as her virgin sacrifice.

      Now, Emeric must discover whether Vanja is guilty of fraud - or if his life really is on the line. And with a simple way to save Emeric looming over them, he and Vanja face an even more dangerous question: is there a future for them, and at what price?

      Praise for Margaret Owen

      ''A wild, adventurous romp'

      Trade Review
      ** PRAISE FOR MARGARET OWEN **
      A lush and lively adventure replete with romance, revenge, and robbery * Kirkus, starred review on Little Thieves *
      With Six of Crows and The Cruel Prince as readalikes, this will find an audience anywhere there are fantasy fans. Highly recommended and not to be missed * School Library Journal, starred review, on Little Thieves *
      YA fantasy at its very best * Armadillo Magazine *

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